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Grades
Final grades are given as A, B, C, D, F, P, I, W, AU, and IP. These letter
grades have the significance,
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A: highest grade
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B: above average
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C: average
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D: lowest passing grade
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F: failure
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P: pass
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I: incomplete
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W: withdrawal
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AU: audit
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and IP: thesis or research in progress
Grade points are assigned to letter grades as follows:
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A = 4 points for each credit hour
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B = 3 points
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C = 2 points
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D = 1 point
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F = 0 points
The grade point average is obtained by dividing the total number of NAU grade
points earned by the number of NAU units you have attempted. Courses in which
grade of P, I, W, AU, and IP are received are not included in determining the
scholastic grade point average.
Final grades are not recorded until the end of the term, even if your course
finishes early. NAU does not mail grades; you can view your grades online via
LOUIE. If you need an official grade report please use a request form
or contact your local NAU campus. Other NAU information may be mailed to your
permanent mailing address. Update your mailing address on
LOUIE.
If you are unable to complete coursework within the term you are enrolled, you
may request an incomplete ("I") from the instructor. If the instructor agrees
to give an incomplete, you and the instructor must complete a written
agreement, including the date by which the work will be completed. A grade of
"I" will automatically be converted to a grade of "F" for undergraduates and
the grade will remain an "I" for graduates if the coursework is not completed
within one year. Incomplete grades are not calculated in the grade point
average.
If you wish to contest a grade that has already been recorded, you may file an
appeal. Before doing so you will want to review the Policy for Grade Appeal in
the Student Handbook. It outlines the steps you will need to take. If you need
assistance, contact your local NAU campus or the Distance Learning Service
Center.
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