S/NS	Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory - Certain courses are assigned a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grade. These courses are predetermined by the departments. This grade does not affect the grade-point average, but the credits earned do count toward the total needed to graduate.
AU	Audit of Record - No credit hours earned; does not apply toward a degree; the "AU" grade is not an option for instructors. Students must register for this grade at the start of the semester. The last day for placing a course on an audit basis is the same as the last day for dropping a course without penalty.
IP	Grade in Progress - Used for Research, Comprehensive, Thesis, Dissertation and Proposal Seminar, and EDLD 760-769. Also for other courses so designated by a dean to the Registrar prior to the beginning of a course. If no grade is submitted by the predesignated time, an "IP" automatically becomes 'X" one year after the "IP" has been assigned.
I	Incomplete - Student did not complete all the work of the course during the session in which it was offered. The instructor assigns a provisional final grade based on the student's work to date. Incomplete grades are converted to provisional grades no later than 2 weeks after 30 days into the next semester unless the instructor has filed an extension with the Registrar.
X	Official withdrawal - no penalty.
V	Unofficial Withdrawal: Failing - This has the same effect as "F" on the grade point average and is awarded by the instructor for excessive absences or failure to officially withdraw from a course.
RD	Report Delayed - Grade report delayed by instructor for reasons predetermined by the departments and deans; may be used by the Registrar for grades not turned in by the instructors. No penalties are assessed the student. If no grade is submitted by the end of the following semester, an "RD" automatically becomes an "X".

Grading

A student's scholastic standing in each subject is determined by the combined results of examinations, assignments, class participation, and general evidence of regular and consistent application. Due weight is given not only to the degree of subject mastery manifested by the student but also to the ability to communicate orally and in written form.

For the purpose of certification and convenience in reporting, the following letter grades are used to express the instructor's evaluation of the student's competence in a given area.

Grade Point Average

The Graduate School requires a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in course work approved for the degree program. Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 grade point average may be dropped from the program. Credits which carry a letter of C-, D, F, AU, X, V, IP, I, or RD do not count toward a graduate degree. Only authorized courses for a given degree will be counted in computing the grade point average. Courses not authorized will appear on the transcript with a letter grade awarded but will not affect the graduate grade point average.

The grade point average is determined by dividing cumulative quality points earned in authorized courses by the cumulative credits attempted in authorized courses. Letter grades (P, AU, X, I, IP, and RD) do not count as credit hours attempted and quality points are not awarded.

Change of Grade

Academic grades are assigned by the instructor at the conclusion of each course. These grades constitute a professional judgment on the part of the instructor concerning the achievement level of each student during the term. Computational errors or failure to take into account a significant amount of student work may be reasons for petitioning a change of grade.

A faculty member wishing to change a grade initiates the process via a "Change of Grade Request form" available in the Graduate School office.

Grade changes which involve only the removal of existing incomplete grades (including IP's) based upon the completion of the work can be changed by the instructor via the "Incomplete Removal Form' available in the Graduate School office.

Full-Time Status

In general, students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits per semester to be considered full-time.