2008-2009 Walden University Graduate Catalog

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Grading

Course Grading Scales

*Note: Plus/minus grades apply to the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science only.

Grades That Count Toward Credits Attempted

Letter Grade^*	*Point Value*	*Definition*	*Criteria*
A A–	4.0 3.75	Superior	Student met all participation requirements; completed all assignments, group projects, and papers; met the evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus; and submitted superior quality work.
B+ B B–	3.5 3.0 2.75	Satisfactory	Student met all participation requirements; completed all assignments, group projects, and papers; met the evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus; and submitted satisfactory quality work.
C+ C C–	2.5 2.0 1.75	Marginal (C– will not count for credit)	Student met the majority of participation requirements; completed most assignments, group projects, and papers; and met the majority of evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus.
F	0.0	Fail	Student did not meet the criteria for a passing grade.
S^†	0.0	Satisfactory	Student passed the course satisfactorily.^†
U^†	0.0	Unsatisfactory	Student did not meet the criteria for an S grade.^†
W	0.0	Withdrawal	Student withdrew from a course after the official drop date but prior to the official withdrawal deadline.

† Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades are limited to the following:

Non-credit courses
Foundation Research Sequence seminars and courses
Practicum and Internship courses
Thesis, Program Portfolio, Dissertation, and Ed.D. Doctoral Study courses
Research Forum

Grades That Do Not Count Toward Credits Attempted

This is a university policy; however, for federal financial aid purposes, these grades do count toward satisfactory academic progress. Please see the Financial Assistance Programs section of this catalog for additional information.

*Letter Grade*	*Definition*	*Criteria*
I	Incomplete	Incomplete grades can be granted only to students who have already met the minimum criteria for active weekly participation in a course (including weekly postings in online courses) and have completed at least 80% of the rest of the coursework. Incompletes can be awarded where, due to extenuating circumstances, a student has not been able to complete all course requirements within the term, including but not limited to written assignments, group projects, and research papers, as applicable. All incomplete grades are awarded at the discretion of the course instructor.
NC	No Credit	Administrative assignment only.
CIP	In Progress	Student is in the process of completing a course.
AU	Audit	Registration status allowing students to attend a course without receiving credit.