Office of the Provost - Academic Regulation
University Grading
Effective Date: May 1, 2024
Updated Date: August 24, 2026
I. Grades and Symbols
This establishes the official University grades and symbols, including any corresponding grade points and definitions.
Format: Grade/Symbol | Grade Points: Academic level definitions
A+ | 4.00
A | 4.00: Superior Attainment at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
A- | 3.75
B+ | 3.25
B | 3.00: Meritorious Attainment for Undergraduate; Adequate Attainment for Graduate/Professional
B- | 2.75
C+ | 2.25
C | 2.00: Adequate Attainment for Undergraduate; Minimal Attainment for Graduate/Professional
C- | 1.75
D+ | 1.25
D | 1.00: Minimal Attainment for Undergraduate
D- | 0.75
F | 0.00: Failure at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
H: Honors (Exceptional) at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
HS: High Satisfactory (SOM Only) / Graduate/Professional
I: Incomplete Coursework at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
LS: Low Satisfactory (SOM Only) / Graduate/Professional
M: Military Duty at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
N: Audit at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
NC: No Credit at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
R: Resigned from Term at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
S: Satisfactory Completion of Class Requirements at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
T: Transfer/Test Credit at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
U: Unsatisfactory Completion of Class Requirements at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
W: Withdrawal at Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional levels
II. Inactive Grades and Symbols
| Grade/Symbol | Effective | Undergraduate / Graduate, Professional |
|---|---|---|
| G | Aug. 24, 2026 | Unfinished Classwork (ongoing) Cannot be assigned for a class occurring after the Summer 2026 term. |
| NG | Aug. 24, 2026 | Unfinished Classwork-Lapsed (No Longer in Progress) Cannot be assigned for a lapsed G with a class occurring after the Summer 2026 term. |
| Z | May 1, 2024 | Invalid Grade Submitted |
| ** | May 1, 2024 | No Grade Reported |
II. Grading Bases and Student Options
This regulates the determination of grade bases in accordance with the University's Grades and Symbols. Within the purview of the individual academic units, a course may be offered under one of the following available course grade bases.
| Grade Basis | Definition |
|---|---|
| LG | Letter Grade |
| H/S/U | Honors / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory |
| S/NC | Satisfactory / No Credit |
| LG and H/S/U | Letter Grade and Honors / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory |
| LG and S/NC | Letter Grade and Satisfactory / No Credit |
| LG and H/HS/S/LS/U | Letter Grade and Honors / High / Satisfactory / Low Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (SOM Only) |
| H/HS/S/LS/U | Honors / High Satisfactory / Satisfactory / Low Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (SOM Only) |
| S/U | Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (SOM Only) |
| AUD | Audit |
H/S/U Grade Option. Certain courses are offered on the H/S/U (Honors / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory) grade option. Under this option, students earn an H if they do exceptional work (equivalent to an A- or higher under the letter grade system), an S if they do satisfactory work (equivalent to grades from C to B+ for undergraduate level and B to B+ for graduate level), or a U if they do unsatisfactory work (equivalent to C- or lower for undergraduate level and B- or lower for graduate level). The H and S grades received under this option are counted toward graduation but are not computed in the student’s GPA. The U grade is counted toward neither graduation nor the GPA.
S/NC Grade Option. Certain courses are offered on the S/NC (Satisfactory / No-Credit) grade option. This option was designed to encourage students to explore new and potentially difficult subjects without fear of the risks of failure. Under this option, a student who does satisfactory work (a grade of C or better for undergraduate level and B or better for graduate level) in a course receives the grade of S. If the student’s work is not satisfactory (a grade of C- or lower for undergraduate level and B- or lower for graduate level), the grade of NC (No Credit) is given. Courses for which an S is received are counted toward graduation but are not computed in the GPA. Courses in which an NC is received are counted toward neither graduation nor the GPA.
A student has the option to choose any of the grading bases available for a given class. In addition, a student may audit any course with the permission of the instructor and the academic center offering the course. Any student who chooses to change their grade basis or to audit a class must submit their request to the academic center offering the course by the deadlines established by that academic center and no later than the point when one fourth (25%) of the term or session has been completed. Examples include the following.
| Term/Session | Student Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall and Spring Terms | Class day 20 of the term |
| Full Summer Term | Class day 20 of the term |
| Summer 12-week | Class day 15 of the session |
| Summer 6-week | Class day 7 of the session |
| Summer 4-week | Class day 5 of the session |
Student Grade Basis/Audit Requests for classes must be forwarded by the academic center to the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). Once approved by the academic center and processed by OUR, the grade submitted by the instructor must conform to the agreed upon option.