A Excellent B+ = 3.3 quality points
A = 4.0 quality points B = 3.0 quality points
A- = 3.7 quality points B- = 2.7 quality points
B Very good
C Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory
C+ = 2.3 quality points D+ = 1.3 quality points
C = 2.0 quality points D = 1.0 quality point
C- = 1.7 quality points F Failure Zero quality points
I Incomplete. Allowed at the discretion of the instructor only in case of an emergency or other unforeseen problem. An incomplete (I) must be removed within six weeks from the end of the term in which the incomplete was assigned, or it is replaced by an F.
P Pass. Indicates performance at a level of C- or above. Does not calculate into grade point average. Given in certain courses designated Pass/Fail.
SP Satisfactory Progress. Indicates satisfactory achievement to date in a course which has not yet been completed. This is not a final grade.
W Withdrawal. Indicates the student withdrew from the course between the fifth and ninth weeks of the semester. Does not calculate into grade point average.
Pass/Fail Option. Allowed in elective courses for juniors and seniors with university registrar’s office approval by the end of the fourth week of the semester. A grade of C- or above submitted by the instructor will result in a pass grade on the student’s record. Any grade below a C- is reported on the student’s record as received from the instructor.
Refer to the graduate program or seminary catalogs.
Grade appeals are not subject to the normal grievance procedures. A student who wishes to appeal a grade must follow these steps in the order listed:
At each level of appeal there is the responsibility to confer with the instructor who may be required to review the basis used in determining the grade that was awarded to the student. All grade changes must be authorized by the person who agreed to the change and must use the formal grade change process of the university registrar’s office.