Grading System

 

A literal system is used in the grading of college course work as follows:

A = Excellent (94-100%) A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 B+ = 3.33

B = Good (85-93%) B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33

C = Average (73-84%) C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33

D = Passing (65-72%) D = 1.00 D- = 0.67

F = Below minimum standards F = 0

W-Withdrawn. An indeterminate grade applicable to a withdrawn course from the third

through the tenth week of classes.

I-Incomplete. A temporary grade limited to a course in which a student has been excused for illness or given an extension for another significant reason. An incomplete grade is allowed to stand through one academic semester. Unless a grade has been provided at that time, the incomplete grade automatically reverts to "F". Incomplete forms must be obtained from the Academic Records Office.

P-Satisfactory work done (equivalent to a regular grade of D or above); gives semester hours but no quality points.

U-Unsatisfactory work; credit is not earned from the course and does not figure in the overall quality point average.

M-No grade assigned. It may be used at mid-semester when a class has not commenced, or for student teachers, or when special permission is granted by the Academic Records Office. It can never be used at the end of a semester or a summer session.

NR-No grade assigned. Used only for courses extending beyond one semester.


 

(Taken from the Houghton College Catalog 2006-2007, pg 32)