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Classification

A student’s classification is based on the total number of credit hours successfully completed: freshman, 0 through 29 hours; sophomore, 30 through 59 hours; junior, 60 through 89 hours; senior, 90 hours and above.

Grading and Point Equivalents

A = 4.00 grade points per credit hour
A- = 3.70 grade points per credit hour
B+ = 3.30 grade points per credit hour
= 3.00 grade points per credit hour
B- = 2.70 grade points per credit hour
C+ = 2.30 grade points per credit hour
= 2.00 grade points per credit hour
C- = 1.70 grade points per credit hour
D+ = 1.30 grade points per credit hour
= 1.00 grade points per credit hour
F = 0.00 grade points per credit hour
P = Credit earned without impact on the student's GPA.  See the policy on Pass/Fail
I = Incomplete.  At the discretion of the faculty member, a grade of "I" may be assigned to a student who has successfully completed [i.e., with at least a passing grade] a majority of the work of the class and who has an avoidable and compelling reason why the remainder of the work cannot be completed on schedule.  Upon the completion of the work within the next regular semester at the time prescribed by the faculty member (no later than the end of the following regular semester), the faculty member will award the student a letter grade, including the possibility of an "F."  An "I" grade that is not replaced by a letter grade or an "IE" grade will automatically become a grade of "F."
IE = Incomplete Extended.  At the discretion of the faculty member, a grade of "IE" may be assigned to a student for one semester if the situation warrants.  The "IE" grade that is not replaced by the end of the semester for which it was issued will automatically become a grade of "F."
W = Withdrawal or drop from the course without jeopardy or effect on GPA, in the period beginning with the 18th day of classes and ending with the last day of the 9th week of a regular semester.  The student must complete an official form from the Registrar's Office within the specified timelines.  Failure to withdraw officially from any or all courses can result in a grade of "F."
AUDIT = Audit only, no credit earned.
NGS = No grade submitted.  This is temporary notation used when a faculty member for a serious reason has not submitted a grade by a prescribed deadline.  The course grade is pending.  The faculty member will report the actual course grade by means of the official Request for Grade Change Form.  NGS has no negative impact on a student's term or cumulative GPA.
The description and interpretation of the letter grade is as follows:
A, A- = Excellent (unusual and superior achievement)
B+, B, B- = Good (above average, articulate achievement)
C+, C = Satisfactory (average work)
C-, D+, D = Passing (below standard)
F = Failing

The GPA is calculated by adding the total number of grade points earned and then dividing by the total number of hours attempted at the University.

 

To achieve the minimum GPA required for a degree, the student must have obtained at least twice as many grade points as hours attempted at the University of St. Thomas. Courses taken outside the University of St. Thomas are not calculated in determining grade point averages.

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