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        Doctorate/Master Degree Grade                not be more than one semester from the time the “I” is
                                                     given, excluding the summer semester.  Failure to resolve
        Definition                                   the “I” grade within the time specified will result in the
                                                     conversion of the “I” grade into an “F” grade.
        While composing grade criteria, faculty members will
        seriously consider and incorporate as appropriate, the
        official University grade definition guidelines below:  IP (In Progress)

        A                                            The “IP” grade is awarded when certain course-related
        Excellent Mastery of Course Materia.         activities, such as internships and projects require a
                                                     longer time to be completed than the deadline for
        B+                                           grade submission. This grade is not computed in the
        Very Good mastery of course material         student’s GPA but determines student’s progress towards
                                                     completion of degree requirements. The IP grade must be
                                                     resolved within one month from the time the “IP” is given.
        B
        Good performance in the course
                                                     T (Transfer)
        C+
        Satisfactory performance in the course       The “T” grade reflects a transfer of credit for an equivalent
                                                     postgraduate course taken at another accredited
                                                     academic institution with a minimum grade of “B”.
        C
        Poor performance in the course               W (Withdrawal from a Course)

        F                                            The “W” grade reflects the student’s voluntary withdrawal
        Unacceptable Performance in the Course (Failure)  before Thursday of the tenth week of the semester.
                                                     This grade is not computed in the student’s GPA but
        P (credit)                                   determines student’s progress towards completion of
                                                     degree requirements.
        Assigned for Successful completion of graduate courses
        including thesis and dissertation
                                                     WA (Withdrawal Due to Absence Limit)
        S                                            The “WA” grade reflects the administrative withdrawal of
        Satisfactory completion of graduate courses (This is not   the student from the course for exceeding the absence
        computed in the student’s GPA but determines student’s   limit as per ADU Attendance Policy. This grade is not
        progress towards completion of degree requirements.)  computed in the student’s GPA but determines student’s
                                                     progress towards completion of degree requirements.
        U
        Unsatisfactory completion of graduate courses (This grade   H ( Final Grade on Hold )
        is not computed in the student’s GPA but determines   Final grade on Hold (This grade is given to a student until
        student’s progress towards completion of degree   pending administrative issues are resolved.) This grade
        requirements.)                               is not computed in the student’s SGPA and passed credit
                                                     hours.
        I (Incomplete)
        An “I” grade is given when the student is unable to
        complete the course requirements for a reason deemed
        legitimate by the Office of the Registrar.
        Advanced courses may not be taken if the course with
        an Incomplete grade is a pre-requisite for the advanced
        course. This grade is not computed in the student’s SGPA
        and passed credit hours.
        The maximum period of time to resolve the “I” grade must


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