Grading Policy
The criteria for letter grades are as follows:
A, A-: Outstanding. The student displayed exceptional grasp of the material, frequently with evidence of intellectual insight and original thought.
B+, 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.
An Incomplete Grade (I) may be assigned to students whose course work has been satisfactory, but due to illness or other 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. Students must provide their instructor with documented information that substantiates their reason for requesting an Incomplete. The instructor decides whether or not to grant an Incomplete, and sets a deadline for the remaining coursework to be completed within six weeks, provides this information to the student; and submits a signed Incomplete Grade Form to the Office of the Registrar. An Incomplete Grade reverts to an F automatically if the course work is not completed by the deadline.