Scholastic Policies
2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog | Catalogs

Grades

A, B, C, D, F

A student’s academic progress is indicated by grades A, B, C, D, or F in completed courses. The grade D is the lowest grade giving credit unless departmental or program regulations determine it to be unacceptable. The grade F indicates failure. Second examinations to raise final grades or make up failures are not permitted.

P/F (pass/fail)

A grade of P indicates a quality of work better than or equal to that required as the lowest passing grade. The grade of P and the credit hours for which the P is received will be omitted when the student’s grade point average is computed; however, the grade of F will be included in these computations.

IP (in progress)

The grade IP is given only in specific courses designated by a college, such as independent study, thesis, dissertation, External Studies, practicum, and internship.

I (incomplete)

A grade of Incomplete may be given only with the consent of the instructor and appropriate notification to the registrar. An Incomplete grade specifies to the student and to the registrar that only a small portion of the total semester’s work needs to be completed (e.g., the student must take a final examination, complete a paper, or similar requirements), that the student is academically able to complete the work, and that the student has presented a satisfactory reason to the instructor for not completing the work within the deadline of the regular semester.

Students must complete the course requirements prior to the end of the following term. A student may also be given an extension of an Incomplete due to extraordinary circumstances, for example if the instructor will not be available during the following semester to ensure that the work is completed. Under such circumstances, the instructor will submit an extension date in writing to the registrar.

The Incomplete grade will be removed when the instructor submits a letter grade evaluating academic progress (A, B, C, D, P, F) within the above deadline. If no grade is submitted and no extension granted, the registrar will automatically convert the Incomplete grade on the deadline date to the default grade (B, C, D, or F) submitted by the faculty member at the time of granting the original Incomplete grade.

W (withdrawal)

The grade of W may be entered in any course by the registrar upon written request by the student, approval of the academic advisor, and approval of the financial aid counselor, if applicable. Students are advised, however, to inform their instructor of their intention to drop the course. No grade of W will be permitted after the published deadline. Students who have not withdrawn from a class by the deadline will be graded on their academic performance by the instructor. See Withdrawal, Refunds, and Credits for further information.

Z (no grade submitted)

The grade of Z is administratively assigned by the registrar when no grade is submitted. The registrar will formally request the grade from the instructor. If no grade is submitted within four weeks after the grade rosters are due, the registrar will convert the Z grade to a final grade of F.

AU (audit)

The grade of AU is given to students who audit.

CR

The grade CR is awarded in special programs to record credit given for experiential learning.

Grade point average

To compute a student’s grade point average (GPA), Roosevelt University uses a 4.0 system where A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F = 0. Quality points (point value assigned to the grade multiplied by semester hours of the course) are divided by quality hours (semester hours of all courses taken at Roosevelt University with grades listed above). A detailed description of GPA computation is also given in the Student Handbook. Any determination of academic status and standing, degree requirements, and honors are based on the Roosevelt University GPA.

Dean’s list

Undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours each term are eligible for the dean’s list if all course work is completed within the given semester and the semester GPA is 3.75 or better. Dean’s list is recorded on the student’s transcript for that semester and on the semester grade report.

Change of college/major

Undergraduate students will have to complete a form called Declaration/Change of Major, available in the Office of the Registrar, before pursuing a new major or a different degree program. The student must obtain the correct signatures on the form and bring it to the Office of the Registrar.

Transcripts/grade reports/enrollment certification

Transcripts are issued only upon written request of students and former students to the Office of the Registrar. No transcript will be issued if the student owes the University money or has any other encumbrance. A fee is required for each transcript requested.

Official transcripts are issued directly to institutions and employers. Students may also request a transcript marked “Issued to Student.” It takes about five working days after receipt of the written request for a regular transcript to be sent. At the end of a semester and in the summer terms, it takes about three weeks for a transcript to be sent. All transcripts received by Roosevelt University from other institutions are the property of Roosevelt University and may not be copied or reused.

Grade reports are the official evaluation by the instructor for a given course. The grade report includes the student’s credit hours completed, quality points, and term and cumulative grade point averages. Academic standing will be indicated on the grade report.

To conveniently serve Roosevelt University students around the clock, Roosevelt has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status and degrees awarded. Directions for contacting the Clearinghouse are available on the registrar’s page on the Roosevelt website.