The table below displays the official grading system used by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
| Faculty of Graduate Studies - Grading Scale |
Grade |
Grade
Point Value |
Description |
Achievement
of Assignment Objectives |
| A+ |
9 |
Exceptional work |
Technically flawless and original
work demonstrating insight, understanding and independent application
or extension of course expectations; often publishable |
| A |
8 |
Outstanding work |
Demonstrates a very high level
of integration of material demonstrating insight, understanding and independent
application or extension of course expectations |
| A- |
7 |
Excellent work |
Represents a high level of integration,
comprehensiveness and complexity, as well as mastery of relevant techniques/concepts |
| B+ |
6 |
Very good work |
Represents a satisfactory level
of integration, comprehensiveness, and complexity; demonstrates a sound
level of analysis with no major weaknesses |
| B |
5 |
Acceptable work that fulfills
the expectations of the course |
Represents a satisfactory level
of integration of key concepts/procedures. However, comprehensiveness
or technical skills may be lacking |
| B- |
4 |
Unacceptable work revealing
some deficiencies in knowledge, understanding or techniques |
Represents an unacceptable
level of integration, comprehensiveness and complexity. Mastery of some
relevant techniques or concepts lacking. Every grade of 4.0 (B-) or lower in a course taken for
credit in the Faculty of Graduate Studies must be reviewed by the supervisory
committee of the student and a recommendation made to the Dean of Graduate
Studies. Such students will not be allowed to register in the next session
until approved to do so by the Dean. |
| C+ |
3 |
| C |
2 |
| D |
1 |
| F |
0 |
Failing grade. |
Unsatisfactory performance. Wrote
final examination and completed course
requirements. |
| Students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies must
achieve a grade point average of at least 5.0 (B) for every session in
which they are registered. Individual departments or schools may set higher
standards. Students with a sessional or cumulative average below 5.0 will
not be allowed to register in the next session until their academic performance
has been reviewed by their supervisory committee and continuation in the
Faculty of Graduate Studies is approved by the Dean. Some academic units
may employ a percentage system for evaluating student's work. |
Other
Failing or Temporary Grades |
| N |
0 |
Did not write examination
or otherwise complete course requirements by the end of term or session.
This grade is intended to be final. |
| COM |
N/A |
Used only for 0 unit
courses and other graduate courses designated by the Senate. Such courses
are identified in the course listings |
| INC |
|
Incomplete (requires "Request
for Extension of Grade" form). Used for those graduate credit courses
designated by the Senate and identified in the course listings; also
used, with Dean's permission, for those graduate credit courses with
regular grading (A to F, including N) which are not complete by the end
of the term or session due to exceptional circumstances beyond the control
of the instructor or student. INC must be replaced by a final grade not
later than the end of the next term. |
| INP |
N/A |
In Progress. Used only
for work terms; dissertations; theses; projects; comprehensive examinations
and seminars offered on the same basis as dissertations or theses and
designated by Senate (identified in the course listings). In the case
of work terms, a final grade must replace INP within two months of the
end of term. For dissertations, theses, designated seminars, projects
and comprehensives, a final grade must replace INP by the end of the
program. If the student does not complete the degree requirements within
the time limit for the degree, the final grades will be N. |
| N/X |
Excluded Grade |
Did not complete course requirements by the end of the term; no supplemental. Used only for co-op work terms and for courses designated by Senate. Such courses are identified in the course listings. The grade is EXCLUDED from the calculation of all grade point averages. |
| F/X |
Excluded Grade |
Unsatisfactory performance. Completed course requirements; no supplemental. Used only for co-op work terms and for courses designated by Senate. Such courses are identified in the course listings. The grade is EXCLUDED from the calculation of all grade point averages. |
