Grades and Notations
Levels of performance are indicated by the following grades, which are used, except as noted, in computing the semester and cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Grades are recorded on each student’s permanent record:
**An “I” may be given only in case a deficiency exists in a relatively small portion of the course. An incomplete means that a student was performing satisfactorily but, for nonacademic reasons beyond his or her control, was unable to meet full course requirements. The required work must be completed by the end of the following semester. Otherwise, the “I” becomes an “F” or “U” (MFA).
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is the average grade made by the student on all graduate course work for which he/she has enrolled. It is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted. Courses carrying “P,” “NP,” “W,” or “NR” grades are not included. An “I” grade is not included until it is converted to a letter grade—“A” through “C” and “F”. There are no “D” grades in graduate study.