Grading and Classification System

Grading and Classification System

The "A'' is given only for superior achievement and to a relatively small number of excellent scholars. The grade "B" represents good achievement. The grade "C" is given for average achievement, and the grade "D" for poor but passing work. The grade "F" is given for failing work. The grade "W" indicates withdrawal during the third through sixth week. The grade "WP" indicates withdrawal after the sixth week with a grade above "F."

"I" is assigned when the student, for reasons sufficient to the instructor, has not been able to complete some vital portion of the work. Until the work is completed, the "I" is not computed in the grade point average.  If the incomplete work is not made up in one calendar year following the semester's end, the grade automatically will become an "F" unless extension of time is granted by the dean of that school or college.

Students wishing to dispute a grade must do so within the first 60 days of the fall semester for spring and summer courses, or the first 60 days of the spring semester for fall courses. 

In recording and computing the student's records, a grade point system is employed. The following grade points are used for each semester hour of credit: A = 4 points;   B = 3 points; C = 2 points; D = 1 point; and F = 0.

The grade point system outlined above shall be used in determining eligibility for participation in all extra-curricular activities such as athletics; all intercollegiate competition; fraternity and sorority membership; the awarding of honors, such as membership in Alpha Chi and other honorary organizations; and placement on the Dean's List and Honor Roll.
 
      A freshman is a student who has less than 30 semester hours of credit.

       A sophomore is a student who has 30 or more semester hours of credit and less than 60 hours.

       A junior is a student who has 60 or more semester hours of credit and less than 90 hours.

       A senior is a student who has 90 or more semester hours of credit.

The university distinguishes carefully between lower level and senior college work. Senior college courses are indicated by numbers from 300x to 499x, inclusive. A senior may not elect a freshman course for credit unless the course is required for graduation.  Before registering in 4000 level courses, students must have completed 30 hours credit or have the approval of the chair of the department offering the courses.