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Graduate Studies Calendar 2015-2016 Academic Regulations G. Academic Standing G.1 Distribution of Grades
G.1 Distribution of Grades
Graduate Grading System for Course Final Grades
Grade Grade Point Value Graduate Description
A+
4.00
Outstanding
A
4.00
Excellent - superior performance showing comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
A-
3.70
Very good performance
B+
3.30
Good performance
B 3.00
Satisfactory performance
B- 2.70
Minimum pass for students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
C+ 2.30
All grades below "B-" 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
 
C- 1.70
 
D+
1.30
 
D
1.00
 
F
0.00