The formal grading systems of Å·±¦¹ÙÍø reflect academic standards commonly used in post-secondary education and provide consistency of practice across the Institute. Grading clearly communicates the educational achievements of students within a course. All course grades reflect demonstrated achievement in meeting the specific learning outcomes for that course.
This policy sets out the grading systems utilized at Å·±¦¹ÙÍø and is intended to ensure the maintenance of high academic standards. This policy is not intended to stipulate how a faculty member evaluates student learning or provides feedback to students during a course, nor how the faculty member determines a final course grade.
This policy applies to all students enrolled in Å·±¦¹ÙÍø courses.
Grading Systems
1. Standard Grades
The following Letter Grades represent the following percentage and have a grade point value as noted:
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Grade Point |
| A+ | 90-100 | 4.33 |
| A | 85-89 | 4.00 |
| A- | 80-84 | 3.67 |
| B+ | 76-79 | 3.33 |
| B | 72-75 | 3.00 |
| B- | 68-71 | 2.67 |
| C+ | 64-67 | 2.33 |
| C | 60-63 | 2.00 |
| C- | 56-59 | 1.67 |
| D | 50-55 | 1.00 |
| F | 0-49 | 0.00 |
2. Competency Based Grades
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a. Mastered/Not Mastered*Some educational activity does not include graded evaluative components as in Grading System 1. Generally, this grading scheme is used in courses that are intended to measure or evaluate a student’s competency. For these types of grades students receive a notation of either mastered (MAS) or not mastered (NMA). These notations are not included in the Grade Point Average but may affect a student’s progression to advanced courses.
*these grades are not calculated in Grade Point Average (GPA). b. Complete/Incomplete Grades*Some educational activity does not include graded evaluative components and students receive a Complete/ Incomplete grade on an official Å·±¦¹ÙÍø transcript.
*these grades are not calculated in Grade Point Average (GPA). |
3. Pass/Fail Grades*
These grades appear on the student transcript but are not calculated in the GPA. To be used with courses with a graded evaluative component.
| Letter Grade | Description | Grade Point |
| P | Pass | NA |
| FA | Fail | NA |
*these grades are not calculated in Grade Point Average (GPA).
4. Temporary Grades
A temporary grade (I) will be assigned to a student for circumstances including demonstrable reasons for interrupted studies. Upon completion of the course a grade will be assigned.
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Temporary Grade |
Abbreviation |
Description |
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Incomplete |
I |
Student has 60 days after the course has completed to complete the remainder of course requirements. If requirements are not completed the student receives a failing grade. |
5. Student Transcript Notations*
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Administrative Grade |
Abbreviation |
Description |
|
Audit |
AUD |
The student either registered to participate in the course but is not evaluated OR student changed their standing to audit before the Withdrawal deadline. |
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Withdrawal |
W |
Student has withdrawn registration from a course prior to the final withdrawal deadline. Withdrawals after final withdrawal deadlines receive a failing grade. |
|
Prior Learning Assessment |
PLA |
Student has received credit for a course based on a combination of former work history and/or educational activity. |
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Transfer Credit |
TC |
Student has been awarded credit based on prior academic work at another post-secondary institution. |
*these grades are not calculated in Grade Point Average (GPA).
Student Awareness
Students are required to make themselves aware of all Å·±¦¹ÙÍø policies and procedures. Lack of awareness of this or any other Å·±¦¹ÙÍø policy does not excuse a student from responsibility for their actions.