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Graduate Studies Calendar 2018-2019 Academic Regulations H. Academic Standing H.1 Distribution of Grades
H.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 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
 
C- 1.70
 
D+
1.30
 
D
1.00
 
F
0.00
 
I
0.00
Incomplete. Sufficient work has not been submitted for evaluation or cannot be adequately assessed; or the final exam has not been submitted.
CR

Completed Requirements. Carries no weight in calculating the grade point average. This will be noted as "Not Included in GPA" in the calendar descriptions of applicable courses.