A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

Academic and Administrative Requirements
Grading Methods
T h e re are four grading methods at UMUC. The most commonly
used is the standard method. The pass/fail alternative is available
only under limited conditions. The satisfactory/I/fail method is
restricted to certain specified courses. Any course may be audited.
Regulations for each are given in the following paragraphs.
GRADE OR MARK INTERPRETATION QUALITY POINTS
A Outstanding scholarship 4
B Good scholarship 3
C Satisfactory scholarship 2
F Failure 0
FN Failure for nonattendance 0
G Grade under review 0
P Passing 0
S Satisfactory 0
I Incomplete 0
AU Audit 0
W Withdrawal 0
Standard
Unless students choose the audit option at the time of registration,
they will be given a letter grade according to the standard
method. Under the standard grading method, students are given
a grade of A, B, C, or F on the basis of their performance in
meeting the requirements of each course.
For Executive Program courses and management projects,
the standard grading method is replaced by the satisfactory/
incomplete/fail method. For noncredit courses, the standard
grading method is replaced by the pass/fail method.
P a s s / F a i l
No n c redit courses, such as the re q u i red graduate library skills
course, are graded on a pass/fail basis. Students may not choose to
take other courses on a pass/fail basis.
S a t i s f a c t o r y / I n c o m p l e t e / F a i l
This grading method is available only on a limited basis.
Although a grade of satisfactory (S) earns credit toward graduation,
it is not included in calculating grade-point averages. The
mark of incomplete (I) earns no credit and is not included in
computing grade-point averages, but is included in computing
the course completion rate (explained on p. 160). While a failing
grade (F) earns no credit, it is included in computing gradepoint
averages.
A u d i t
Students who do not wish to receive credit may register for
courses as auditors after they have been admitted. Students must
indicate this intention when they register. Students may request
a change from credit to audit status anytime before the end of
the fifth scheduled week of a semester.
Audited courses are listed on the permanent record, with the
notation AU. No letter grade is given for audited courses, nor
are credits earned.
Grades and Marks
The Grade of A
Only students who demonstrate exceptional comprehension and
application of the course subject matter merit an A.
The Grade of B
The grade of B represents the benchmark for the Graduate
School. It indicates that the student has demonstrated competency
in the subject matter of the course, for example, that the
student has fulfilled all course requirements on time, has a clear
grasp of the full range of course materials and concepts, and is
able to present and apply these materials and concepts in clear,
reasoned, well-organized, and grammatically correct responses,
whether written or oral.
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