2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 21 - G RADING S YSTEM CR The mark of “CR” means that credit hours have been earned for a course for which a letter grade was not deemed appropriate in the development of the course. For example, in the MSA program there are a number of practicum or project courses. Courses for which a “CR” is possible must be so designated prior to the offering of the course. That is, a teacher cannot award a “CR” in a course in lieu of a grade unless that course has been administratively declared as having a “CR” option before the course began. Courses for which a “CR” is awarded do not count in the computation of the grade point average. NC The mark "NC" means that no credit has been earned. Credit hours for which an "NC" has been earned are not used in the computation of grade point averages. NP The mark "NP" is used to indicate that the student did not pass a prerequisite skill course. P The mark "P" is used to indicate that the student passed a prerequisite skill course. W The mark "W" is used to indicate that the student withdrew from the course during the second, third, or fourth week. WP The mark "WP" is used to indicate that the student is "passing" when a course is dropped following the fourth week and before the week of final examinations. WF The "WF" is used after the fourth week of the semester if the student is "failing" at the time of withdrawal. A "WF" is treated in the same manner as the "F" grade when figuring the grade point average. Z The mark "Z" indicates that the student did not complete the course but did not officially withdraw. A "Z" is treated in the same manner as the "F" grade when figuring the grade point average. Grade Standard A This grade is given in recognition of excellent achievement by those at the very top of their class. A- This grade is given in recognition of excellent achievement. B+ This grade is given in recognition of achievement distinctively above that expected at the graduate level. B This grade indicates achievement expected of graduate students. B- This grade is given for achievement somewhat less than that expected of most graduate students. C+ This grade indicates below average achievement but somewhat more than minimal meeting of the course requirements. C This grade indicates below average achievement and a minimally satisfactory meeting of requirements. This is the lowest grade for which credit can be earned toward a graduate degree. F This grade reveals accomplishment that is inferior in quality and is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of course requirements. Grades at this level will not be accepted for credit toward a graduate degree. At the graduate level of study at Cedarville University there is no provision for grades of “D.” I An "I" signifying "incomplete" is a temporary grade given when a student is unable to complete the work for a course on time because of extraordinary circumstances, such as illness, emergency, or other reasonable cause. This temporary grade does not influence the student's grade point average. To be considered for an incomplete, the student must be passing the course and have completed the majority of the coursework. An incomplete should not be given merely because a student fails to complete all the course requirements on time. The instructor giving the incomplete will establish an appropriate completion date with the student. This date may extend to the end of the semester following the one in which the course was taken. If the work is not completed by the designated date, the incomplete will be changed to an "F" and will be calculated as such in the student's grade point average. INC This notation indicates a "permanent incomplete," a grade assigned in special situations by the faculty member with the approval of the director of graduate programs. This permanent grade does not influence the student's grade point average. To receive a permanent incomplete, the faculty member should submit the appropriate form to the academic vice president identifying the circumstances warranting this special grade. If a permanent incomplete is awarded, the grade may not be changed at a future date. To receive credit for the course, the student must again register for the course and complete the course requirements. K The notation "K" signifies credit and accompanies courses transferred from other colleges or universities. It has no affect upon cumulative grade point average. G RADE P OINTS AND P OINT A VERAGES Cedarville University uses a four-point system to determine academic averages. Grade points are awarded as follows: Each Semester Hour Grade Points A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 F 0.0 Revision as of 8/21/2003 The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total hours attempted. Grades are issued at the end of each semester. It is the respon- sibility of each student to discuss his or her academic achievement with his or her instructor.