Description of Letter Grades

Performance in the range of A represents exceptional scholarship and intellectual initiative in accomplishing course goals and objectives.

Performance in the range of B represents solid or significant achievementin accomplishing course goals and objectives.

Performance in the range of C represents average or satisfactory achievementin accomplishing course goals and objectives.

Performance in the range of D represents the minimally acceptable in accomplishing course goals and objectives.

Grades of "+" or "-" are refinements of the letter grades described above and represent grade point variations.


Students should note that university policy forbids consideration of any material submitted after a grade has been assigned. Grades can be changed only when an Incomplete is assigned, an error has been made in grading material already submitted, or an error has been made in the computation of the grade.

This page updated by Frank Matthews Aug. 20, 2002