S
Satisfactory
(0 Quality Points*)
U
Unsatisfactory
W
Withdrawal
I
Incomplete Grade
WP Withdrawal Passing
WF Withdrawal Failing
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Course Still in Progress
*The "S" grade may be used only in courses PSYC744 Graduate
Study in Psychology-Unit V (Internship) and ART700 Seminar in
Fine Arts.
Candidates for the master's degree must have earned a cumulative grade
average of "B" or better for their degree program. In addition, they must
meet other standards as determined by the department offering the pro-
gram. A student who is unable to meet the standards of quality of work
set by a department may be asked to withdraw at the end of any semes-
ter or session.
A grade of "F" renders the course involved unacceptable for degree
requirements; however, this grade is included when the grade average is
computed.
An incomplete grade, "I", will be issued when the work is interrupted
because of poor health. An instructor may, in unusual circumstances
other than poor health, assign an incomplete grade. Incomplete grades
must be removed within four weeks following the end of the session or
semester unless written approval granting an extension of this time limit
has been given by the dean. It is the student's responsibility to see that
the work is completed within this four-week period. The incomplete
grade will automatically be changed to an "F" grade if the work is not
completed during this time period.
A grade of "R" is issued to indicate that no grade is presently available
because research is still in progress. After the research is completed, the
"R" is replaced on the permanent record by an "A", "B", "C" or "F"
grade with the corresponding credit. "R" grades should not continue for
a period that exceeds four academic semesters. At the end of that time
period, the grade may revert to a withdrawal and the student will have to
re-enroll in the academic experience.
A grade of "W" shows that the student withdrew between the 4th and
10th week of the semester or the equivalent time period of a summer
session.
A grade of "WP" shows that the student withdrew from the course after
the 10th week of the semester or the equivalent time period of a summer
session and that he or she was, at the time of withdrawal, earning a pass-
ing grade.
A grade of "WF" shows that the student withdrew from the course after
the 10th week of the semester or the equivalent time period of a summer
session and that he or she was not earning a passing grade at the time of
withdrawal.
The grade of "AU" shows that the student completed the course, but that
no credit was earned because the individual registered for the course on
an audit basis. A student who registers for a course on an audit basis who
fails to complete the course will receive a "WP" grade.
Repeating Courses
Courses may be repeated only under extenuating circumstances and then
only with the approval of the advisor and the dean.
Individuals admitted to graduate study on a conditional admission basis
will not be granted permission to repeat courses while classified as a
degree student admitted on a conditional basis.
The grade earned when a course has been repeated is shown on the offi-
cial transcript along with the original grade. In computing the cumula-
tive grade average the grade earned when the course was repeated is sub-
stituted for the original grade.
Auditing a Graduate Course
A student possessing a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
college or university may audit a graduate course. This student will not
be responsible for course examinations; however, the instructor may, as
a condition for approving the auditing of the course, require that the
individual be responsible for course assignments.
Although no credit or grade is received when a student audits a graduate
course, regular course fees and special fees are charged.
Students who register on an audit basis may not change to credit status
after the end of the "add" period.
Official grade sheets and transcripts will contain the letter "N" to show
that the course was completed. If the individual fails to complete the
course the official grade report and transcripts will show a "Y" grade.
The student desiring to audit a course shall, prior to his or her enrollment
in the course, complete an application for admission to graduate study
and obtain the written approval of the instructor to enroll in the course.
Appeal of a Graduate Grade
Intent
This policy provides for due process in the rare instance when a student
believes that a final grade assigned in a course is erroneously calculated
or recorded, or is a result of prohibited discrimination by the course
instructor. It also provides a remedy in cases where the hearing process
sustains the student's claim.
Each academic department of the University shall have an Academic
Appeals Committee. Membership of the committee shall consist of at
least three faculty members of the department and at least two students
who are majors in the department's programs, all of whom shall be elect-
ed by the department faculty.
Students wishing to appeal a final grade must initiate the appeal within
twenty-five (25) calendar days after the beginning of the semester fol-
lowing the issuance of the grade. Summer school shall not constitute a
semester.
With the exception of the grade, no part of this procedure will become a
part of any individual's University record or file.
Appeals Procedure
1.
The student should initiate the appeal by consulting on an informal
basis with the faculty member who gave the final grade. If no sat-
isfactory results are achieved, then the student may continue the
appeals procedure.
2.
All grade appeals shall be made by the student in writing directly to
the faculty member who gave the grade within twenty-five (25) cal-
endar days after the beginning of the semester following the
issuance of the grade. A copy of the appeal must be sent to the
chairperson of the department in which the appeal is made. Summer
school shall not constitute a semester.
3.
Should the faculty member find in favor of the student, the grade
change form, initialed by the department chairperson, shall be sent
within ten (10) University calendar days to the coordinator of
records. Should the faculty member find in favor of the grade as
given, the student shall be notified in writing within ten (10)
University calendar days.
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