Graduate Grading Scale

H (95-100) "clear excellence", above and beyond what is required

P (80-94) entirely satisfactory

SILS recognizes subtle levels of "satisfactory" since most grades tend to cluster here.

P+ (91-94) all requirements satisfied at highest quality

P (85-90) all requirements satisfied at entirely acceptable, above average level

P- (80-84) requirements satisfied

L (70-79) low passing

F (< 70) failed

IN work incomplete (only given under extreme circumstances, such as serious illness)
 
 

A (91-100) highest level of attainment

B (81-90) high level of attainment

B+ (88-90)

B- (81-84)

C+ (78-80)

C- (71-74)

F (<60) failed, unacceptable performance

IN work incomplete (only given under extreme circumstances, such as serious illness)

AB student did not take final exam, but had a passing grade to that point

FA student did not take final exam, and had a failing grade to that point

PS passing grade for Pass-Fail grading

Please note: Any questions concerning the grading scale or any specific grade that you may receive on an assignment should be discussed first with the instructor. If you remain dissatisfied, then you may refer to the appeals process in the graduate handbook.