Undergraduate Students
| Grade Range | Definition* |
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A = 94-100% A- = 90-93.9% | Mastery of course content at the highest level of attainment that can reasonably be expected of students at a given stage of development. The A grade states clearly that the student has shown such outstanding promise in the aspect of the discipline under study that he/she may be strongly encouraged to continue. |
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B+ = 87-89.9% B = 84-86.9% B- = 80-83.9% | Strong performance demonstrating a high level of attainment for a student at a given stage of development. The B grade states that the student has shown solid promise in the aspect of the discipline under study. |
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C+ = 77-79.9% C = 74-76.9% C- = 70-73.9% | A totally acceptable performance demonstrating an adequate level of attainment for a student at a given stage of development. The C grade states that, while not yet showing any unusual promise, the student may continue to study in the discipline with reasonable hope of intellectual development. |
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D+ = 67-69.9% D = 64-66.9% D- = 60-63.9% | A marginal performance in the required exercises demonstrating a minimal passing level of attainment for a student at a given stage of development. The D grade states that the student has given no evidence of prospective growth in the discipline; an accumulation of D grades should be taken to mean that the student would be well advised not to continue in the academic field. |
F = 0-59.9% | For whatever reasons, an unacceptable performance. The F grade indicates that the student's performance in the required exercises has revealed almost no understanding of the course content. A grade of F should warrant an adviser's questioning whether the student may suitably register for further study in the discipline before remedial work is undertaken. |
*These definitions are from: http://www.unc.edu/faculty/faccoun/reports/2000-01/R2001GradingStandardsAddendum.htm