Grading Policy
| Letter Grade |
Percentage Range |
| A |
94% - 100% |
| A– |
90% - 93% |
| B+ |
87% - 89% |
| B |
84% - 86% |
| B– |
80% - 83% |
| C+ |
77% - 79% |
| C |
74% - 76% |
| Fail |
Below 73% |
The criteria for numeric grades set forth in the Franklin University Catalog are as follows:
A: Outstanding. The student displayed exceptional grasp of the material, frequently with evidence of intellectual insight and original thought.
B: Excellent. Work demonstrated a thorough grasp of the material with occasional errors and omissions. Assignments were thoroughly and completely done, with careful attention to detail and clarity and with evidence of intellectual insight.
B- or C: Acceptable. The quality of work was acceptable, meeting minimal course standards, but was not exceptional. Performance on examinations and other assignments was satisfactory and demonstrated that the student was keeping up with the material and attending to detail.
Below C: Unacceptable for graduate credit. Graduate students will not receive credit for a course with a grade below C.
I: Incomplete
A grade of I (Incomplete) may be assigned to students whose course work has been satisfactory, but due to illness or extenuating circumstances are unable to complete the course. In order for students to be eligible for an Incomplete they must have completed at least 60% of the total required course work with a grade of B- or better. Students must provide their instructor with documented information that substantiates their reason for requesting an Incomplete. The instructor makes the decision as to whether to grant a grade of Incomplete, and sets a deadline for the remaining course work to be completed within a seven week period. The Director of Graduate Studies must approve the Request for Incomplete.
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
If a student misses a deadline, the student will receive a 0 on the assignment.
If a student has an extenuating circumstance, the student can be referred by the faculty member to the Program Director for review. The Program Director’s decision will determine if the “circumstance” warrants a different grade. All decisions are final.