Traditional letter grades are given for most courses offered. A limited number of courses are evaluated on a pass/no pass basis. The grading system is as follows: Chicago Campus Grade Description Grade Point A Excellent 4.0 A- 3.75 B+ 3.5 B Satisfactory 3.0 B- 2.75 C Marginal 2.0 D Unsatisfactory 1.0 F Failure 0.0 CR Credit 0.0 NC No Credit 0.0 I Incomplete N/A IP In Progress N/A NP No Progress N/A AU Audit / No Credit N/A W Withdrawal N/A TR Transfer N/A Grade Scale 94 100% A – 90 93% A- – 88 89% B+ – 84 87% B – 80 83% B- – 73 79% C – 70 72% D – Below 70% F In Progress A temporary grade of can be given to students who are engaged in field experiences, “IP” (In Progress) independent study, thesis, or courses in which completion of work may typically be expected to exceed the end of the term. The will be removed from the transcript when the final grade has been posted. “IP” No Progress A grade of is given to students enrolled in Thesis, Dissertation Proposal or Dissertation “NC” (No Credit) Master’s whose work does not indicate that they are making required progress on completion of their Thesis, Dissertation Proposal, or Dissertation. The will be removed from the transcript when the final grade for Thesis, “NC” Master’s Doctoral Dissertation Proposal, or Doctoral Dissertation has been posted. Incomplete An grade will be granted only in exceptional situations when requirements for a course cannot be “I” (Incomplete) completed in the time allowed. An Incomplete grade is allowed only with the written consent of the instructor and indicates that the student has presented a satisfactory reason for receiving an incomplete grade. Students must request an incomplete grade prior to the due date of the final requirement of the class in question. For an Incomplete grade to be granted, students must file a completed Incomplete Agreement form with the Registrar that has been approved and signed by the instructor. The form states specifically what the student must do to satisfy the course requirements, including the grading criteria and the agreed-upon instructor’s completion date. The maximum time limit for finishing incomplete work is the end of the following term.
Traditional letter grades are given for most courses offered. A limited number of courses are evaluated on a pass/no pass basis. The grading system is as follows: Chicago Campus Grade Description Grade Point A Excellent 4.0 A- 3.75 B+ 3.5 B Satisfactory 3.0 B- 2.75 C Marginal 2.0 D Unsatisfactory 1.0 F Failure 0.0 CR Credit 0.0 NC No Credit 0.0 I Incomplete N/A IP In Progress N/A NP No Progress N/A AU Audit / No Credit N/A W Withdrawal N/A TR Transfer N/A Grade Scale 94 – 100% A 90 – 93% A- 88 – 89% B+ 84 – 87% B 80 – 83% B- 73 – 79% C 70 – 72% D Below 70% F In Progress A temporary grade of “IP” (In Progress) can be given to students who are engaged in field experiences, independent study, thesis, or courses in which completion of work may typically be expected to exceed the end of the term. The “IP” will be removed from the transcript when the final grade has been posted. No Progress A grade of “NC” (No Credit) is given to students enrolled in Master’s Thesis, Dissertation Proposal or Dissertation whose work does not indicate that they are making required progress on completion of their Thesis, Dissertation Proposal, or Dissertation. The “NC” will be removed from the transcript when the final grade for Master’s Thesis, Doctoral Dissertation Proposal, or Doctoral Dissertation has been posted. Incomplete An “I” (Incomplete) grade will be granted only in exceptional situations when requirements for a course cannot be completed in the time allowed. An Incomplete grade is allowed only with the written consent of the instructor and indicates that the student has presented a satisfactory reason for receiving an incomplete grade. Students must request an incomplete grade prior to the due date of the final requirement of the class in question. For an Incomplete grade to be granted, students must file a completed Incomplete Agreement form with the Registrar that has been approved and signed by the instructor. The form states specifically what the student must do to satisfy the course requirements, including the instructor’s grading criteria and the agreed-upon completion date. The maximum time limit for finishing incomplete work is the end of the following term.
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