Grades - Changing a Grade and Grading System

Grade, Changing A
Changes of grade are expected only under the following circumstances:

1. Conversion of a temporary grade (E, X) to a permanent one (4.0, 3.75, 3.5, 3.25, 3.0, 2.75, 2.5, 2.25, 2.0, 1.75, 1.5, 1.25, 1.0, 0.0).  Such grades may be converted at any time, subject to deadlines required by academic policies.
2. Rectification of an error in grading.  Forms are available in departmental offices or from the registrar.  The signature of the instructor and department chairperson is required.  Such changes may be reviewed by the dean of academic affairs.
3. In cases where a student disputes the reasonableness of a grade in course, the proper person to address is the instructor.  If the student believes the matter needs to be pursued further, the proper person to address is the department chairperson.  If the student feels he/she must pursue the matter still further, then recourse is through the Academic Conflict Resolution Procedures (see Student Code section of this handbook).

Grading System

The present grading system employs fourteen (14) grading distinctions and seven (7) letter grades.

Grade	Description	Grade	Description
4.0	Excellent	1.5	Satisfactory
3.75		1.25
3.5		1.0	Lowest Passing Grade
3.25		0.0	Failure
3.0	Good	E	Incomplete
2.75		P	Pass under Pass/Fail option
2.5		W	Withdrawn
2.25		WM	Withdrawn Medical
2.0	Satisfactory	X	Continuing
1.75		U/W	Writing Competency
		NGS	No Grade Submitted

See the University Catalog, page 27, for explanation of letter grades.