Nov 16, 2009 · When a high school student receives a grade of ‘85’ in a course, everyone from college admissions officers to parents, interprets the grade to mean that the student has achieved an 85% mastery of the subject. In theory, that is what the grade represents; yet, rarely is that the case. It is reasonable to wonder if report cards and transcripts border on false advertisement.
From Fall 1993 – August 2007, grades were assigned on a numerical scale ranging from 4.0 to 0.0. A grade of .7 will be considered the lowest passing grade. In rare instances, a grade of 4.3 may be awarded in recognition of exceptionally high performance. 4.3. 4.0.
The incomplete grade is appropriate only when the completed course work is of passing quality and the student has had such hardship that completion of the remaining course work within the term timeline would present an additional hardship. Completion of the remaining course work does not include attending course sessions in a subsequent term.
A student who incurs an N grade in any course is required to complete the work for the course by the fifth day of instruction in the next regular semester. The N grade will be converted into the parenthetical grade after the tenth day of instruction in the next regular semester, following receipt of the N grade, unless a petition to request an ...
Grade | Percentages | Description |
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GradeA | Percentages70-79 | DescriptionExcellent |
GradeB | Percentages60-69 | DescriptionVery good |
GradeC | Percentages50-59 | DescriptionGood |
GradeD | Percentages40-49 | DescriptionVery fair |
Percent | Letter Grade |
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67 - 69 | D+ |
63 - 66 | D |
60 - 62 | D- |
< 60 | F |
The F grade indicates that the student’s performance in the required exercises has revealed almost no understanding of the course content. A grade of F should warrant an advisor’s questioning whether the student may suitably register for further study in the discipline before remedial work is undertaken. AB.
The FA grade is given when the undergraduate student did not attend the exam, and could not pass the course regardless of performance on the exam. This would be appropriate for a student that never attended the course or has excessive absences in the course, as well as missing the exam. Work incomplete.
A temporary grade that converts to an F* unless the grade is replaced with a permanent grade by the last day of classes for the same term one year later. A temporary grade that converts to an F* unless the grade is replaced with a permanent grade by the last day of classes for the same term one year later.
Each instructor is responsible for the maintenance of high standards. The instructor’s evaluation of the performance of each individual student is the final basis for assigning grades. Students have protection through orderly procedures against prejudiced or capricious academic evaluation. The method of grading by instructors must be made clear ...
The University Registrar uses grades to compute both term and cumulative grade point averages (GPA) based upon the credit level of the courses taken.
With the introduction of the “X” and “WX” grades specifically to denote non-attendance, by definition all other grades can be awarded only to students who have academically attended the class in some way.
The incomplete grade is awarded as a final course grade (without grade point assignment) at the end of a term when a significant portion of course work has been satisfactorily completed, but not all of the course work has been completed.
The "NP" grade is used only for 1001-level and below English courses that require a level of proficiency to move through the sequence and that are approved by the appropriate College committees.
Online Class Grading requires instructors to enter either a valid grade or the "NG" mark for all students officially enrolled in the class by the close of Online Class Grading. For classes not graded by the close of Online Class Grading for the term, the Registrar's Office will record the "NG" mark for all students. Until the instructor submits a valid grade to replace the "NG", the "NG" mark will be associated with the class on the online grade report available to the student through the One Stop Student Services web site and will be printed on the student's official transcript. Students given a “NG” mark should contact the instructor for resolution.
The “X” will appear on the transcript and will carry zero (0.00) quality points. It is calculated into the GPA like the “F” grade.
Course grades are A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D, D–, P, F, N, SP, X, Z. The meaning of each grade is as follows: A, A–, excellent; B+, B, and B–, good; C+ and C, competent; C–, continuation competency (the student has achieved the level of proficiency needed for the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements); D+, D, and D–, passing, but performance is not adequate to take any subsequent course which has this course as a prerequisite. P, pass-fail grading with a grade equivalent to D– or higher; F, failing; N or SP, incomplete; X, absent from the final examination; Z, absent from the final examination and incomplete.
The grade N (grade), may be used to indicate that one or more course requirements (e.g., course report) have not been completed. It is the obligation of the student to explain, to the satisfaction of the instructor, that there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness or emergency) that justify the use of the N grade.
The SP (grade) may be assigned for coursework or projects that do not conform to standard terms (e.g., thesis, research courses, open learning or multi-term project based learning coursework, etc.) when the student is making satisfactory progress; otherwise, the student should be assigned F.
Congratulations! As an accomplished Lehman student, you should be looking for opportunities to exercise your talents to their fullest. This may include pursuing an honors program within your major. Perhaps you would like to set up an independent project with a faculty mentor as a tutorial or set up an internship to get advanced experience in your field. Take full advantage of every opportunity Lehman has to offer you. Your time here lays a foundation for all you will accomplish in graduate or professional school and your eventual career. (Keep in mind that most graduate programs require a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 and that the program that interests you may have even more rigorous requirements. Sometime early in your junior year, consult a Pre-Graduate Advisor for advice on preparing for graduate school.)
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You are expected to attend your classes regularly. Instructors are required to record attendance for grading and counseling purposes as well as for determining financial aid eligibility.
In most cases, students are neither required nor encouraged to repeat courses in which they have earned D and D+ grades because of the way these grades are treated. However, significant exceptions do exist.
The NC (NC) and R (Repeat) grades are non-penalty grades assigned to specific college courses in Grading System I. If you received either an NC or an R grade, the bad news is that you are required to repeat the course in order to receive credit for it.
You must file an appeal for late withdrawal from the section in which you are registered and for late registration in the section you are attending. There is no guarantee that such appeals will be granted.
Cumulative GPA. A student’s cumulative grade-point average is the weighted mean value of all grade points earned either by enrollment or examinations in courses at the University.
In order to receive a deferred grade: 1) permission must be requested by the student and granted by the instructor before the beginning of the final exam period of the semester in which the course is taken; and 2) approval must be given by the instructor of the course.
Courses with a deferred grade will not be included in the grade-point average calculations. If an instructor does not submit a grade for a student by the grade-reporting deadline and a deferred grade was not requested and approved, the symbol NG (no grade) appears on the student’s transcript until a grade is submitted.
Baccalaureate degree candidates are allowed a total of twelve "SA/UN" credits per college career.
Associate degree candidates are allowed a total of six "SA/UN" credits per college career. Students cannot enroll for more than two satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade option courses per semester. Students should consult with their adviser prior to processing since some colleges have restrictions on this grading option.
The Course Withdrawal Policy is intended to assist undergraduate students who find themselves enrolled in undergraduate level courses for which they are insufficiently prepared, or for those who initially enroll in majors that they subsequently change. Presidential Policy 196 allows currently enrolled students to designate a course status of "Course Withdrawn." A maximum of six (6) hours of undergraduate level coursework may be dropped beyond the normal six-week drop deadline date during a student's undergraduate academic career at Virginia Tech subject to the following stipulations:
Students may request permission from their college dean to reschedule a final exam if they have conflicting exams or if they have three final exams in 24 hours. Otherwise, permission to reschedule a final exam is granted by the dean only in very unusual circumstances.
To remove an "I" grade, lecture course requirements must be satisfied during the student's first subsequent term of enrollment, and laboratory course requirements must be satisfied prior to the end of the first term during which the course is offered and the student is enrolled.
An "NR" grade is assigned automatically by the system when a student is enrolled for a class and no other grade is assigned by the instructor. The "NG" is intended to be a grade distinguishable from those initially assigned by the instructor and thus to indicate clearly the origin of the grade.
A student may not repeat courses in order to improve his or "her grade average where a grade of "C or higher has been earned. An assigned grade of "A-D" will be changed to "P" whenever a graduation analysis (DARS report) detects a repeated course previously passed with a "C" or better. A (Excellent) 4.0. A-.
Transfer credits allowed from a two-year college that are in excess of one-half of the total credit hour requirement for the curriculum. Credits for Physical Education Service Activities courses (now listed under HNFE), which exceed a total of two, the maximum allowed toward a bachelor's degree.
Faculty Senate policy states that all grades should be submitted within 72 hours of the final exam. Once your instructor submits your grade it will need to be “rolled” to academic history in order for you to view it. Grades roll to academic history daily when the system is backed up at 1:00 a.m.
If you have questions about why a particular grade is not appearing you should contact the instructor of your course. If the instructor is unavailable it is recommended that you contact the department which runs the course.
The AF grade is equivalent to the grade of F in the determination of grade point averages and academic standing (Effective spring, 2017).