Grade Scale and Definitions
Letter grades have a grade point assigned that is used to calculate your GPA (Grade Point Average). The following table explains and defines ¹û½´ÊÓƵ's grading system and shows the GPA value that corresponds with each letter grade.
Grade | Grade Point Value | Ìý | Definition | Ìý |
---|---|---|---|---|
A+ A A- |
4.30 4.00 3.70 |
90-100 85-89 80-84 |
Excellent Ìý Ìý |
Considerable evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base. |
B+ B B- |
3.30 3.00 2.70 |
77-79 73-76 70-72 |
Good Ìý Ìý |
Evidence of grasp of subject matter, some evidence of critical capacity and analytical ability; reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature. |
C+ C C- |
2.30 2.00 1.70 |
65-69 60-64 55-59 |
Satisfactory Ìý Ìý |
Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from his/her university experience. |
D Ìý Ìý |
1.00 Ìý Ìý |
50-54 Ìý Ìý |
Marginal Pass Ìý Ìý |
Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with subject matter, critical and analytical skills (except in programs where a minimum grade of ‘C’ is required). |
FM | 0.00 | Ìý | Marginal Failure | Available only for Engineering, Health Professions and Commerce. |
F Ìý Ìý |
0.00 Ìý Ìý |
0-49 Ìý Ìý |
Inadequate Ìý Ìý |
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature. |
INC | 0.00 | Ìý | Incomplete | Ìý |
W Ìý |
Neutral and no credit obtained | Ìý | Withdrew after deadline | Ìý |
ILL Ìý |
Neutral and no credit obtained | Ìý | Compassionate reasons, illness | Ìý |
P | Neutral | Ìý | Pass | Ìý |
TR | Neutral | Ìý | Transfer credit on admission | Ìý |
Pending | Neutral | Ìý | Grade not reported | Ìý |
MT | NeutralÌý | Ìý | Not Graded: Part of Multi-Term Course | The grade assigned temporarily within a single academic year until all requirements of the multi-term course are complete. The final grade obtained in the multi-term course will replace the MT grade in each term. |
CR | Neutral | Ìý | GPA neutral grading option due to extenuating circumstances | Credit obtained (requires a minimun passing grade in the course) |
NCR | Neutral | Ìý | GPA neutral grading option due to extenuating circumstances | ÌýNo credit obtained |