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 鲍鱼tv's grading system and shows the GPA value that corresponds with each letter grade.

Grade Grade Point Value Definition

A+

A

A-

4.30

4.00

3.70

90-100

85-89

80-84

Excellent

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

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

Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from his/her university experience.

D

1.00

50-54

Marginal Pass

Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with subject matter, critical and analytical skills (except in programs where a minimum grade of 鈥楥鈥� is required).
FM 0.00 Marginal Failure Available only for Engineering, Health Professions and Commerce.

F

0.00

0-49

Inadequate

Insufficient evidence of understanding of the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature.
INC 0.00 Incomplete

W

Neutral and no credit obtained Withdrew after deadline

ILL

Neutral and no credit obtained Compassionate reasons, illness
P Neutral Pass
TR Neutral Transfer credit on admission
Pending Neutral Grade not reported
MT Neutral听 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 GPA neutral grading option due to extenuating circumstances Credit obtained (requires a minimun passing grade in the course)
NCR Neutral GPA neutral grading option due to extenuating circumstances 听No credit obtained