Grading System

Grade

Percent (%)

Quality Points (per credit)

Comments

A

93-100

4.000

--

A-

90-92

3.670

--

B+

87-89

3.330

--

B

83-86

3.000

--

B-

80-82

2.670

--

C+

77-79

2.330

--

C

70-76

2.000

--

F

<70

0.000

--

I

--

0.000

An Incomplete (I) grade may be assigned by a course director when a student's work is of passing quality but incomplete, or if a student qualifies for re-examination. It is the responsibility of the student to request an extension from the course instructor. By assigning an "I" grade, it is implied that an instructor agrees that the student has a valid reason and should be given additional time to complete required coursework. All incomplete grades must be resolved within 10 working days starting from the first Monday following the end of the quarter unless there is written authorization by the Dean to extend the deadline. If an incomplete grade remains beyond 10 days, it may be converted to a grade of "F," which signifies failure of the course.

IP

In Progress grade may be assigned by a course director under certain circumstances (illness, family death, etc.) when incomplete work cannot be resolved within a 10-day period. Outstanding grade should not extend for more than one quarter with notification of the Registrar.

P

--

0.000

Pass; designation indicates that the student has made satisfactory progress or completed required coursework satisfactorily. Grade of 'P' is counted toward credit hour accruals for graduation but is not counted in any GPA calculations.

W

--

0.000

Withdrawal/Passing is given between weeks 3 and 8 for single quarter courses if the grade achieved up to the time of the withdrawal is >70% of >C. Withdrawal/Passing is not counted in the GPA calculation, and is not counted in credit hour accrual for graduation. Students are not allowed to withdraw from a course after the end of the eighth week of class. 

W/F

--

0.000

Withdrawal/Failing is given after 50% of a course is completed and the grade achieved up to the time of withdrawal is <70% or <C. Withdrawal/Failing is not counted in the GPA calculation, and is not counted in credit hour accrual for graduation. Withdrawal/Failing may be considered as a failure by the Preclinical Promotions Committee. Students are not allowed to withdraw from a course after the end of the eighth week of class. 

AU

--

0.000

This designation indicates an audited course, that is, a student registered for a course with the understanding that neither academic credit nor a grade is earned. The possibility does not exist to change the course status from audit to full credit after the start of the quarter. The designation AU is not counted in the GPA calculation.

AP

This designation indicates the decision of a college to award academic credit that precludes a student from taking required course work. The designation of Advanced Placement (AP) is applied toward credit hour accruals, but is not counted in the GPA calculation.