Department of Accounting

Grading and Grade Point Systems

Each student seeking a degree should thoroughly understand the meaning of grades and symbols and the grade point value of each grade.

Symbols (not included in computation of average):

  • W - Withdrawn. Withdrawn from course without penalty (no grade).

  • DF - Deferred.Grade deferred (graduate courses, independent study courses, and certain study-abroad courses only).

  • S - Satisfactory; U - Unsatisfactory. Used in graduate thesis research courses and graduate courses given for zero credit.

  • P - Pass; F - Fail. Used only in courses taken under pass/fail option.

  • M - Missing. Missing grade. This symbol is automatically generated when, for a variety of reasons, no grade is submitted by the instructor.

  • IN - Incomplete. Course work is incomplete when a student fails to submit all required assignments or is absent from the final examination. Incomplete course work will normally result in a failing grade if it is not completed within the designated time limit. The "IN" may be assigned in lieu of a grade only when all of the following conditions are met: (a) the student has been making satisfactory progress in the course; (b) the student is unable to complete all course work due to unusual circumstances that are beyond personal control and are acceptable to the instructor; and (c) the student presents these reasons prior to the time that the final grade roster is due.


Grades

Equivalent

Grade Points per Hour

A

Excellent

4

B

Good

3

C

Average

2

D

Poor but passing

1

E

Failure

0

The instructor must submit an Incomplete report with the final grade roster for the "IN" to be recorded. This report is a contract for the student to complete the course work with that instructor or one designated by the department executive officer in the way described and by a time indicated on the report. In resolving the "IN," the student may not register for the course a second time, but must follow the procedures detailed on the report.

An "IN" must be removed by the end of the student's first semester or summer session in residence subsequent to the incurrence of the "IN" or, if not in residence, no later than one calendar year subsequent to the incurrence. When the student submits the work, the instructor will grade it and change the "IN" to the appropriate grade.

If an undergraduate student fails to meet the stated conditions, the instructor will assign an E for the final grade.
Pass-Pass.Used for proficiency examinations and special examinations.
Fail-Fail. Used for special examinations.

Computing the Grade Point Average (for applying college probation and drop rules)

Multiply the number of credit hours for each course by the grade weight, add the products, and divide by the total number of hours.
Note: Courses numbered 001-099 do not carry academic credit. Grades for these courses are not calculated in the grade point average and do not carry credit towards graduation.

Change in Grade Point System:

UIC's grade point system is a 4.00 scale where 4.00=A. See the chart below.

Time Limit on Grade Changes:

Changes/corrections to final grades are permitted up to two years after recording the final grade on a student's academic record so long as the course instructor, department chair/head, and college office approve of the change/correction. No grade changes/corrections are allowed after the two-year time limitation. Colleges are permitted, however, to adopt a more restrictive time limit policy. Students should check with their colleges concerning the time limit policy.

Grades

Equivalent

Grade Points per Hour

A

Excellent

4

B

Good

3

C

Average

2

D

Poor but passing

1

F

Failure

0