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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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