Academic Standing

Some programs have specific requirements concerning satisfactory academic standing. Consult the specific program section in the Graduate Calendar for details.

The final standing in a course is recorded with grade points assigned to letter grades.

Qualifying Students are graded in accordance with the undergraduate grading scheme (see the current Undergraduate Calendar for details).

Master's students must attain a minimum B- in each course taken in fulfilment of the graduate degree requirements.

Doctoral students must attain a minimum B in each course taken in fulfilment of the doctoral degree requirements. Some programs have additional requirements concerning satisfactory performance; consult the specific program section in the Graduate Calendar for details.

A+ 12
A 11
A- 10
B+ 9
B 8
B- 7
F 0

Courses with Alternate Grading

A dissertation/thesis/major research paper grade (unless otherwise indicated) is recorded as CPL (completed).

Courses graded on a S (satisfactory) / F (failure) basis:

Courses graded on a CR (credit / NCR (no credit) basis:

Courses graded on a P (pass) / F (fail) basis:

A dissertation/thesis/major research paper grade (unless otherwise indicated) is recorded as CPL (completed).