Graduate Grade Scale
Grading of students in each course is reported by the professor. The grading system shown below is employed for most courses, but is subject to modification by the faculty member responsible for each specific course.
| Grade |
GPA |
Recommended Numerical Average |
| A |
4.0 |
90-100 |
| B |
3.0 |
80-89 |
| C |
2.0 |
73-79 |
| F |
0 |
72 or below |
I - A temporary notation used only when course requirements have not been completed due to extenuating circumstances. (Does count as hours attempted, and is calculated as “F” in grade point average until replaced with a permanent grade). The student has until the end of the next semester to complete the course. At that point, the “I” is converted to an “F.” Incomplete grades are only assigned under circumstances where it is very reasonable to assume the student can complete the delinquent material. It is inappropriate if more than 25% of the course assignments are incomplete.
W - Withdrawal (does not affect grade point average)
Any student who discontinues class attendance and does not officially withdraw will be assigned the grade of “F” in that course or courses. To withdraw officially, a student must obtain the required signatures on the Withdrawal Form (found in the Registrar's Office, MH-107). Failure to follow proper withdrawal procedures may result in a student’s receiving an “F” in these classes.
WP - Withdrawal Passing (does not affect grade point average)
WF - Withdrawal Failing (same as a "F", indicates the student withdrew from the course while failing)
Any student dropping a course within the time limit noted in the Cumberland University Register, while performing satisfactorily, will receive a grade of “WP” (withdrawal from a course, having completed work to that point satisfactorily); otherwise a grade of “WF” (withdrawal, having done unsatisfactory work) will be assigned. The "WP" does not calculate into the GPA. The "WF" calculates into the GPA as an "F".
AU - To audit a course, the student must obtain permission from the Program Director. Audit must be clearly marked on the registration form and, if a change from audit to credit is desired, the change must be made prior to the second class meeting.