GRADING SYSTEM
6.30    In the first week of classes at the beginning of the academic term instructors shall provide each student in their courses with written information indicating the policy concerning assignments, tests, final examination practical and laboratory work, class attendance and supplemental examinations.

6.31    Course work must be completed prior to the deadline for submission of the final grades.

6.32    Letter grades are assigned. These grades, with descriptors and Grade Point Average equivalents as applicable, are as follows:

	Letter Grade	Descriptor	G.P.A. Equivalent
	A+	Outstanding	4.3
	A	Excellent	4.0
	A-	Very Good	3.7
	B+		3.3
	B	Good	3.0
	B-		2.7
	C+		2.3
	C	Satisfactory	2.0
	C-		1.7
	D+		1.3
	D	Marginal Pass	1.0
	D-		0.7
	F	Failure	0.0

Results from Supplemental and/or Special Examinations are reported on a Pass/Fail basis and are excluded from Grade Point Average Calculations. Transfer credits are excluded from the Grade Point Average.

A Semester Grade Point Average is calculated at the end of each term by dividing the total number of grade points obtained during the term (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted per term. A Cumulative Grade Point Average is calculated at the end of each year by dividing the total number of grade points obtained on all courses (credit hours x grade points) by the total number of credit hours attempted.

6.33    Results are reported to students following each examination period, but grades are not released until all accounts with the University have been paid. "Posting" of student grades is prohibited.

6.34    After final grades are released by the Student Administrative Services Office, a student may apply in writing to that office for re-evaluation of a grade. The student may ask for a re-read of the final examination and/or any written material not returned to the class before the last day of the final examination period of the term in which the course is concluded. This request must specifically state what material is to be re-evaluated. The calculation of the final grade will be reviewed and the material in question will be re-read by the faculty member concerned as well as by another faculty member designated by the department head. If there is serious disagreement between the two readers, the department head, or academic dean where appropriate, will then review the material under re-evaluation. If the final mark is based on performance not evaluated by written material, the re-read by both participants will be confined to a review of the mark sheets compiled by the original instructor. Students should remind themselves of the value of these items in relation to the overall course mark before determining whether it is worthwhile to apply for a re-read.

A student may request a re-read within 40 days of the release of final grades by the Student Administrative Services Office. The results of the re-read will normally be conveyed to the student within 30 days of receipt of the application. Students should remember that a grade can be revised upwards or downwards. A fee must be submitted with the application (see the Fees and Financial Information section near the front of the calendar). If the grade is revised upwards, the fee will be refunded.

6.35    Evaluation of students' written work includes evaluation of the quality of the written English as well as of the subject material.

6.36    Aegrotat Standing (pass standing granted for medical reasons, although all course requirements have not been completed) may be granted in certain exceptional cases by Senate.

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