Uniform Grading System
All institutions of the University System of Georgia shall be on a 4.0 grade point average system. The following grades are approved for use in institutions of the University System and are included in the determination of grade point average:
A |
Excellent |
4 quality points per semester hour |
B |
Good |
3 quality points per semester hour |
C |
Satisfactory |
2 quality points per semester hour |
D |
Passing |
1 quality points per semester hour |
F |
Failure |
No quality points |
WF |
Withdraw failing |
No quality points |
The following grading symbols are approved for use in the cases indicated but will not be included in the determination of grade point average:
I - This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic reasons beyond her/his control, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. If an I is not satisfactorily removed after one semester, the symbol of I will be changed to the grade of F by the appropriate official. Under special circumstances, this period of time can be increased with the approval of the department head and the dean.
IP (In Progress) - This symbol is appropriate for thesis hours, project courses, Learning Support courses. It is not appropriate for traditional credit courses. If an IP grade isn't satisfactorily removed after 3 semesters, the symbol of IP will be changed to the grade of F by the appropriate official. Under special circumstances, this period of time can be increased with the approval of the dean. However, students who receive a grade of IP in a learning support course will retain this grade due to the nature of the course.
S- This symbol indicates that a student completed the course with satisfactory work.
U- This symbol indicates that a student did not complete the course with satisfactory work.
W - This symbol indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty. Students may withdraw from courses prior to the midterm and receive a grade of W. However, instructors have the ability to change a grade of W to WF if the student is failing the course at the time of withdrawal. According to policy, the instructor must include the right to retain this ability in the course syllabus. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after the midpoint of the total grading period except in cases of hardship as determined by the appropriate official.
V - This symbol indicates that a student was given permission to audit the course. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice versa. If an audit student withdraws from a course prior to the end of the term, a "W" will be assigned as the grade rather than a grade of "V." An audit student who is dropped by the instructor for excessive absences will be assigned a grade of "W."
K - This symbol indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit by examination program.
NR - This symbol indicates that the grade was not reported by the instructor.