Grades
System of Grading
The following grading system applies to courses taken for completion of graduate degree requirements.
| Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Average |
Description |
Related Policies and Procedures |
| A |
93-100 |
4.0 |
A superior grasp of the subject matter of the course, initiative and originality in assessing problems and ability to relate knowledge to new situations. |
Students who complete their master’s degree programs with a 4.0 average graduate “With distinction.” |
| A- |
90-92 |
3.7 |
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| B+ |
87-89 |
3.3 |
Satisfactory performance in control of the subject matter and ability to apply principles with intelligence. |
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| B |
83-86 |
3.0 |
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required for graduation.
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| B- |
80-82 |
2.7 |
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| C |
70-79 |
2.0 |
Less than satisfactory performance and may disqualify the student for further study. Students who earn the grade of “C” will receive an academic warning letter and may need to repeat the course based on the recommendation of the program director and/or advisor based on program requirements.
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Academic Warning and/or Dismissal based on the amount of earned Cs.
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| F |
0-69 |
0.0 |
Failure in the course or withdrawal without following proper procedures. Students who earn the grade of a “F” will be academically dismissed.
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Academic Dismissal. |
| IP |
— |
— |
In Progress (IP) indicates when a student’s achievement in the course has been satisfactory, but certain prescribed work is incomplete, or the student was unable to take the final examination. |
A student’s registration will be blocked if there are six (6) or more credit hours of graduate classes with a grade of IP. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all requirements for the removal of the IP grade within one year, or sooner as specified by the instructor. If the IP grade is not removed within the time specified, the IP will be changed to a grade of “F.”
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| W |
— |
— |
Indicates withdrawal within the period specified in the semester calendar.
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Withdrawal from the University. |
| P |
— |
— |
Pass indicates satisfactory performance at B- or better. |
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| S |
— |
— |
Satisfactory completion of course requirements. Grade counts toward graduation requirements but not toward GPA calculation. |
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| U |
— |
— |
Unsatisfactory; however does not impact GPA |
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| N |
— |
— |
Grade Not Reported |
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| NG |
— |
— |
No Grade Required
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| H |
— |
— |
Honors |
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A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required to maintain good academic standing and meet graduation requirements.
Health Professions Grading Systems
The following grading systems apply to courses taken for completion of a degree within one of the listed health professions.
Nursing (MSN, DNP)
| Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Average |
Description |
| A |
93-100 |
4.0 |
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| B |
85-92 |
3.0 |
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| C |
78-84 |
2.0 |
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| F |
0-77 |
0.0 |
If a student receives an “F” in the course, this is an automatic dismissal from the graduate program. |
| W |
— |
— |
Withdrawal: Students who find it necessary to leave the University during a semester must formally withdraw prior to the “Final Date for Withdrawing with a W” |
| IP |
— |
— |
In Progress indicates that the student’s achievement in the course has been satisfactory, but certain prescribed work is incomplete, or the student has been unable to take the final examination.
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A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required to maintain good academic standing and meet graduation requirements.
To be credited towards the MSN degree, all required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “B”. Students who achieve a grade of less than a “B” must repeat the course for a higher grade unless it is an “F.” An “F” in the course is an automatic dismissal from the graduate program. The student may apply for readmission after one academic semester. No more than two courses in the major may be repeated and no course may be repeated more than once. Only two “Cs” are permitted in each program and must be repeated for a higher grade. If a student receives an “F” in the course, this is an automatic dismissal from the graduate program. The student who earns an “F” or two “Cs”, may apply for readmission after one full academic semester (16 weeks).
Course Withdrawal
Students who find it necessary to leave the University during a semester must formally withdraw prior to the “Final Date for Withdrawing with a W” (see university academic calendar for dates). A student who withdraws from a nursing course for the first time may or may not be allowed to repeat the course after review by the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program and/or the Graduate Nursing Committee. The review will consider all of the following: a) Recommendations of course faculty, b) Academic performance in other courses, c) Demonstrated behaviors and attitudes expected of professional nurses, and d) Space availability in the course. A student who withdraws twice from the same course, or who has multiple withdrawals within the same semester, will be reviewed by the Graduate Nursing Committee and may or may not be eligible for continuation in the program.
In Progress (IP)
The course grade of “IP” may be given under extenuating circumstances. IP indicates that the student’s achievement in the course has been satisfactory, but certain prescribed work is incomplete, or the student has been unable to take the final examination. Faculty make decisions regarding the awarding of “IP” grades and the length of time the student has to complete coursework. No student may receive more than two “IP” grades during their program of study without approval by the Graduate Nursing Committee and both “IPs” must be completed before progressing in the program.
On satisfactory completion of the course or courses, the student will receive the grade or grades which the quality of their performance merits.
NO MORE THAN SIX HOURS OF “IPs” MAY BE CARRIED at one time, nor more than two in the course of study. The “IP” deficiency must be removed within one year after receiving the “IP,” or the grade will automatically convert to an “F.”
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE FACULTY MEMBER. A grade of “IP” is given only in instances of extreme circumstances, such as personal illness, immediate family emergencies, or emergency circumstances beyond the student’s control (e.g. call-up for military duty). Arrangements for “IP” must be made with the instructor prior to the end of the semester. The student must have completed the majority of the course and must be passing when the request is made.
For more information on Nursing policies and procedures, please see the MSN or DNP student handbook.
Optometry (DO)
| Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Average |
Description |
Academic Standing |
| A |
93-100 |
4.0 |
High Academic Achievement |
Good Academic Standing
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| A- |
90-92 |
3.7 |
| B+ |
87-89 |
3.3 |
Above Average Academic Achievement |
| B |
83-86 |
3.0 |
| B- |
80-82 |
2.7 |
| C+ |
77-79 |
2.3 |
Average Academic Achievement |
| C |
73-76 |
2.0 |
| C- |
70-72 |
1.7 |
Academic Probation |
| D+ |
67-69 |
1.3 |
Passing work, but below standard |
| D |
65-66 |
1.0 |
Academic Dismissal |
| F |
0-64 |
0.0 |
Failure |
| W |
— |
— |
Withdrawn. This status is given automatically when the student, with the approval of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) or other designee of the Dean, officially withdraws from courses before the “Final Date for Withdrawing with a W” (see academic calendar). After this deadline, the student wishing to withdraw, with the approval of the ADAA, may only receive a “W” if the student is passing at the time of the withdrawal. |
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| IP |
— |
— |
IP= Incomplete. This status is applied only when the work of the course is substantially completed. A grade of “IP” may also be assigned secondary to personal illness, hospitalization, or leave of absence approved by the ADAA or designee of the Dean. When an incomplete is assigned, the UIWRSO Student Affairs office will maintain information regarding the reason for the incomplete, as well as stipulations for course completion. Students need to resolve an incomplete grade status within the timeframe stipulated by the lead instructor and/or within one year, whichever comes first. Failure to resolve a grade of “IP” within the identified timeframe will result in an automatic conversion to a grade of “F.” |
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A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to remain in good academic standing.
Osteopathic Medicine (OD)
Learners receive a final grade after each of the eight units and Capstone in Phase I.
| Letter Grade |
Definition |
Description |
| P |
Pass |
Successfully met all requirements of a unit/ clerkship rotation/ elective |
| NG |
No Grade |
Dismissed before the initial assessment |
| IP |
In Progress |
Required to reassess a unit/ clerkship rotation/ elective or has not met requirements for EMT-B |
| SR |
Subject to Remediation |
Did not successfully pass assessment(s) |
| W |
Withdrawn |
Administratively withdrawn or self withdraws after a unit begins and before assessment week |
| F |
Fail |
Did not successfully pass remediation or fails to follow the process to withdraw |
| PR |
Passed With Remediation |
Successfully completed remediation |
| H |
Honors |
Only awarded during Phase II |
For more information on Osteopathic Medicine policies and procedures, please review the School of Osteopathic Medicine Polices or student handbook.
Pharmacy (PharmD)
The standard grading scale of “A, B+, B, C+, C, D, F” is used in awarding grades in the Feik School of Pharmacy. IPPEs are granted on a pass or fail basis. A final grade of “pass” or a letter grade of “C” or better is required for acceptable progression in a course, IPPE, or APPE*. A final grade of “fail” or letter grade lower than a “C” will result in academic infraction.
| Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Average |
Description |
| A |
90-100 |
4.0 |
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| B+ |
87-89 |
3.3 |
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| B |
80-86 |
3.0 |
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| C+ |
77-79 |
2.3 |
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| C |
70-76 |
2.0 |
A minimum grade of “C” or “pass” is required for the satisfactory completion of all pharmacy courses. Completion of all courses in each professional year is required prior to progression to the subsequent professional years. |
| D |
65-69 |
1.0 |
A final course grade of “D” or “F” or “fail” is considered an academic infraction. “D” grades must be removed either through course remediation or by retaking the course in order for a student to progress to the subsequent professional year of the program. “F” or “fail” grades require the student to retake the course at the next regularly scheduled full offering of the course. |
| F |
0-64 |
0.0 |
| W |
— |
— |
Withdrawal: A withdrawal from a course which is granted pursuant to a student's request will count as an academic infraction. Withdrawal from a course at the request of the Office of Student Affairs will not count as an academic infraction. In the case of any withdrawal, a student must retake the course during the next regularly scheduled full offering of the course.
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| IP |
— |
— |
In Progress (IP): In a case in which a final grade of “IP” is warranted, the student and the instructor will, before the time grades are submitted, agree upon the time frame (up to a maximum of one semester) and requirements necessary for removal of the “IP” grade. Approval by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is required for issuance of an “IP” grade. If all requirements for removal of the “IP” grade are not met within the allotted time, the “IP” grade will be converted to a grade of “F” or “fail” resulting in an academic infraction.
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*APPEs grades are denoted A, B, C, F
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Acceptable Progress
All didactic course work must be satisfactorily completed prior to beginning the fourth professional year.
Appeals Process
A student has a right to appeal any decision reached by the Academic Standards Committee. Students will receive the decision of the Academic Standards Committee by UIW/Cardinal email from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and from that time, students will have three business days to submit a written appeal to the Dean’s office.
For more information on the Feik School of Pharmacy's policies and procedures, please see the Feik School of Pharmacy Student Handbook.
Physical Therapy (DPT)
| Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Average |
Description |
Academic Standing |
| A |
90-100 |
4.0 |
Superior grasp of the subject matter of the course, initiative and originality in attacking problems, and ability to relate knowledge to new situations—outstanding achievement and unusual degree of intellectual initiative.
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Good Standing |
| B+ |
85-89 |
3.3 |
Better than average grasp of the subject matter of the course and ability to apply principles with intelligence—high level of intellectual achievement
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| B |
80-84 |
3.0 |
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| C+ |
75-79 |
2.3 |
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| C |
70-74 |
2.0 |
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| D |
67-69 |
1.0 |
Less than acceptable performance in a course—academic struggle |
Academic Probation |
| F |
0-66 |
0.0 |
Failure to master the minimum essentials of the course—unsatisfactory achievement and student cannot progress in the program. |
Academic Dismissal |
| W |
— |
— |
Students who withdraw from courses before the “Final Date for Withdrawing with a W.” |
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| IP |
— |
— |
In Progress (IP): The student’s achievement in the course has been satisfactory, but certain prescribed work is incomplete, or the student was unable to take the final examination. |
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| SA / UN |
— |
— |
Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory – if satisfactory, course will count toward graduation, but not considered in computing the GPA. "C" is the minimum grade to be considered SA. |
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A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better is required to attend professional practice education and for graduation.
Withdrawal
Students who find it necessary to leave the University during a semester must complete the formal withdrawal process. Students who complete a semester and then are not able to return for the following semester must complete the withdrawal process only if they have already registered for the next semester. A student’s withdrawal from the UIW School of Physical Therapy will be considered as occurring on the day the student turns in the withdrawal form to the School of Physical Therapy. Forms are available in the office of the Dean of the School of Physical Therapy and must be approved by the Dean. The student must obtain the Dean’s signature before the withdrawal will be considered official. Students who withdraw from courses before the final date for withdrawing with a W (see semester schedule) shall receive a grade of W. Students who withdraw after this date will receive a W and grade as determined at the time of withdrawal.
Those who fail to follow the proper withdrawal procedure will receive an F in all courses. As in the case of adding or dropping courses, informal notice to an instructor does not cancel registration or the student’s financial obligation to the Business Office. Information on refunds for students who withdraw is provided on UIW Business Office website. Students will be required to return keys and equipment prior to withdrawing from the program. The student will be referred to the Business Office and to the Office of Financial Assistance to discuss any outstanding bills and/or loan payment or deferral options.
For more information on Physical Therapy's policies and procedures, please see the School of Physical Therapy Student Handbook.
Related Forms
Application for IP Grade
Withdrawal Form