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University Grading System

Grades are officially recorded by letters, evaluated as follows.

Grades Numerical Equivalent Status
A 4.000 Outstanding achievement
A– 3.667  
B+ 3.333  
B 3.000 Good achievement
B– 2.667  
C+ 2.333  
C 2.000 Satisfactory achievement
C– 1.667  
D+ 1.333  
D 1.000 Poor achievement
D– 0.667  
F 0.000  
I   Incomplete in a letter-graded course.
S   Satisfactory achievement in pass/fail course; counts toward degree requirements.
U   Unsatisfactory achievement in pass/fail course.
X   Incomplete in a pass/fail course.
NE   Not enrolled.
IP   Course in progress.

An I, IP, or X grade shows that the student has not completed the course requirements.