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Undergraduate Grade Definition Advanced courses may not be taken if the course with
an Incomplete grade is a pre-requisite for the advanced
While composing grade criteria, faculty members will course.
seriously consider and incorporate as appropriate, the
official university grade definition guidelines below: The maximum period of time to resolve the “I” grade must
not be more than one semester from the time the “I” is
A given, excluding the summer semester. Failure to resolve
Excellent Mastery of Course Material the “I” grade within the time specified will result in the
conversion of the “I” grade into an “F” grade. This grade
B+ is not computed in the student’s SGPA and passed credit
Very Good Mastery of Course Material hours.
B IP (In Progress)
Very Good Mastery of Course Material
The “IP” grade is awarded when certain course-related
activities, such as internships and projects require a
C+, C longer time to be completed than the deadline for
Good Mastery of Course Material grade submission. This grade is not computed in the
student’s GPA but determines student’s progress towards
D+, D completion of degree requirements. The IP grade must
Satisfactory Performance in the Course be resolved within one month from the time the “IP” is
given.
F
Unacceptable Performance in the Course (Failure) T (Transfer)

P (credit) The “T” grade reflects a transfer of credit for an equivalent
undergraduate course taken at another accredited
Satisfactory Completion of Credit academic institution with a minimum grade of “C”. This
grade is not computed in the student’s SGPA and passed
P (non-credit) credit hours.
Satisfactory completion of non-credit ELI or W (Withdrawal from a Course)
Undergraduate course/Internship. (This grade is not
computed in the student’s GPA but determines student’s The “W” grade reflects the student’s voluntary Withdrawal
progress towards completion of degree requirements.) before Thursday of the tenth week of the semester.
S This grade is not computed in the student’s GPA but
determines student’s progress towards completion of
Satisfactory completion of graduate courses (This is degree requirements.
not computed in the student’s GPA but determines
the student’s progress towards completion of degree WA (Withdrawal Due to Absence Limit)
requirements.)
The “WA” grade reflects the administrative withdrawal of
U the student from the course for exceeding the absence
Unsatisfactory completion of graduate courses (This grade limit as per ADU Attendance Policy. This grade is not
is not computed in the student’s GPA but determines computed in the student’s GPA but determines student’s
the student’s progress towards completion of degree progress towards completion of degree requirements.
requirements.)
H (Final Grade on Hold)
I (Incomplete) Final grade on Hold (This grade is given to a student until
pending administrative issues are resolved.) This grade
An “I” grade is given when the student is unable to is not computed in the student’s SGPA and passed credit
complete the course requirements for a reason deemed hours.
legitimate by the Office of the Registrar.

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