G.H.1 Distribution of Grades
Graduate Studies Grading System for Course Final Grades
Grade | Grade Point Value | Graduate Description |
A+ | 4.00 | Outstanding performance |
A | 4.00 | Excellent performance |
A- | 3.70 | Very good performance |
B+ | 3.30 | Good performance |
B | 3.00 | Satisfactory performance |
B- | 2.70 | Minimum pass |
C+ | 2.30 | All grades of "C+" or lower are indicative of failure at the graduate level and cannot be counted toward Faculty of Graduate Studies course requirements. Individual programs may require a higher passing grade. |
C | 2.00 |
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C- | 1.70 |
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D+ | 1.30 |
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D | 1.00 |
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F | 0.00 | |
CR | Completed Requirements. Carries no weight in calculating the grade point average. This will be noted in the calendar description as “Not Included in GPA” where applicable. |
Symbols
Symbols are used to note a standing in a course when a grade is not issued or available.
Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
AE | Aegrotat standing |
AU | Audit |
DFE | Deferred Final Exam |
DFT | Deferred Term Work |
EW | Extenuating Circumstance Withdraw – no academic penalty or impact on GPA |
GP | Grade Pending |
IP | Course in Progress |
MT | Multi-term course |
RM | Remedial Work Required. Used in practice-based courses that do not carry weight in calculating the grade point average. This will be noted in the calendar course description as “Not Included in GPA” where applicable. An “RM” may only be used once per course. An “RM” is a permanent notation on the student record. Students will be required to register in the course for a second attempt. Following completion of the second attempt, a “CR” or “F” grade can only be applied. A maximum of two “RM” per degree program may be permitted. Faculties may set more restrictive criteria. Faculties are not required to use the RM symbol. |
RW | Required to Withdraw |
SGR | Supplemental Exam Granted |
SUR | Student Under Review |
W | Withdraw - no academic penalty or impact on GPA |
X | Grade not reported |