Grading Policies at Adelphi University
Learn about our grading system and how your GPA is computed.
Grades represent the instructor’s evaluation of student competencies and course performance. Grades assigned by Adelphi instructors conform to University standards, policies, and procedures. Each instructor will inform students of applicable grading standards for a course. Students may review the material submitted to the instructor for evaluation, such as that student’s papers and examinations. At the end of each semester, grades are given in semester courses. Instructors submit grades to the Office of the University Registrar within 48 hours of the scheduled final exam.
Grading System
Adelphi has a letter grading system. Passing grades, in rank order, are A, B, C, D*, and P (Pass). Failing grades are designated with F.
*D grades are not awarded in graduate classes.
| Letter | Grade Points (per credit hour) |
Quality Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+, A A– |
4.0 3.7 |
Superior mastery of facts and principles; clear evidence that stated course objectives and requirements were met by the student. |
| B+ B B– |
3.3 3.0 2.7 |
Above-average mastery of facts and principles; evidence that stated course objectives and requirements were met by the student. |
| C+ C C– |
2.3 2.0 1.7 |
Average mastery of facts and principles; some evidence that stated course objectives and requirements were met by the student. |
| *D+ *D *D- |
1.3 1.0 0.7 |
Little mastery of facts and principles; acceptable evidence that stated course objectives and requirements were met by the student. |
| F | 0.0 | No mastery of facts and principles; little evidence that stated course objectives and requirements were met by the student. The student may be eligible for dismissal following a departmental review. |
Other Transcript Designations
Where the grade of “A”, “B”, or “C” is not used.
Students who are auditors register for a course, pay the regular tuition, but do not receive a grade or credit.
当学生在学期结束前没有完成课程要求，并获得导师的许可，可以用额外的时间完成课程作业时，颁发。教师只有在学生因疾病或其他特殊、强迫的情况而被免除完成课程要求时，才可以使用不完整的名称“I”。学生可以在学期结束后的一个日历年之内解决一个“不完整”的问题。在此之后未完成转换为f。这就是最后的成绩。
The IP grade may be assigned only for research courses that are designed to take longer than one semester. The research project must be completed within two years. If it is not finished within that time the student will be withdrawn from the class and a W will be placed on the student’s transcript.
当学生正式退出某一课程时颁发。此程序仅在正式的大学行动申请表格上完成。“W”不计入GPA。(SeeWithdrawing from Coursesunder Rules and Regulations on the University Bulletin.)
Earned Hoursare credit hours awarded to the student for successful completion of academic course work or its equivalent.
Attempted Hoursare the number of credit hours actually registered for by a student, except for audited courses and those from which one has been officially dropped.
Quality Points计算方法为每小时绩点乘以课程学分时数。例如，在3个学分的本科课程中获得B+将获得9.90分的质量分。Quality Hoursare all graded credits taken at Adelphi University.
No points are given for the “P” grade, and the “P” is not computed in either the semester or the cumulative GPA. A failing grade is recorded and computed as an “F”. Refer to the section “Unfinished Course Work” concerning how “I” is treated in the computation of the GPA.
对于每个学期的作业，a semester’s GPA is computed as:the total number of quality points earned divided by the total number of quality hours.
A student who has received advanced placement credit and/or transfer credit will have the cumulative GPA computed on the basis of total quality hours at Adelphi. For example: if a student presents 120 credits for graduation, 8 credits of which are for advanced placement or transfer credit, the cumulative GPA is computed on 112 credits.
For courses taken at Adelphi, a student receives academic credit for those completed with a grade of D- or better, or a grade of P in a class taken Pass/Fail. If a student fails a course and subsequently repeats it, both grades will appear on the transcript and will be used in computing the GPA. If a student who passed a course elects to repeat it, both grades will appear on the transcript and will be used in computing the GPA; however, the credits will be counted only one time toward graduation.
当学生在学期结束前没有完成课程要求，并获得导师的许可，可以用额外的时间完成课程作业时，将被授予“I”(不完整)称号。教师只有在学生因疾病或其他特殊、强迫的情况而被免除完成课程要求的情况下才可以使用不完全指定“I”。学生可以在学期结束后的一个日历年之内解决未完成的问题。未完成转换为“F”之后的时间。这就是最后的成绩。
The Pass/Fail grade option is designed to encourage undergraduate students to explore disciplines outside their major without affecting their GPA. The letter P (Pass) or F (Fail) are the only grades assigned when students choose the Pass/Fail grade options. The student will be given credit for courses in which the grade of P is earned, but these courses will not affect the computation of the GPA. A grade of F earns no credit but will affect the computation of the GPA.
The following restrictions apply:
The P/F option is not available:
- to students whose semester or cumulative GPA is less than 2.0
- for courses required for a major or a minor
- for independent study
- for General Education courses
A maximum of eight courses may be taken with the P/F option in the baccalaureate. Transfer students are advised to consult the section of theUniversity Bulletin题为“拉丁荣誉。”
Grades are submitted only by the instructor of the course. Any change of grade must be approved by that instructor within one year of the conclusion of the course. A grade may be changed only if there is unequivocal evidence that it was the result of computational or mechanical error.
Students who believe their grades are incorrect or unfair should begin the change of grade discussion with the course instructor.
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