System of Grading for Graduate Studies (applicable to students who were admitted in 2013 and beyond)

Grading System for Graduate Programs

Written Grade	Quality Point	Numerical Equivalent	Grade Description
A	4.0	100-98	Provides evidence of:complete and comprehensive mastery of the concepts and principles of the course; outstanding proficiency in analytical, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving skills; excellent fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication; and outstanding research capabilities including a superior grasp of disciplinal theories and research methods and a high-level ability for critical analysis toward the production of new knowledge relevant to one’s field of specializationExhibits an exemplary level of independent and self-regulatory learning skillsAdheres to the University policy on academic integrity
A-	3.75	97-95	Provides evidence of:complete and comprehensive mastery of the concepts and principles of the course; outstanding proficiency in analytical, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving skills; excellent fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication; and comprehensive research capabilities including a strong grasp of disciplinal theories and research methods and a high-level ability for critical analysis toward the production of new knowledge relevant to one’s field of specializationExhibits an exemplary level of independent and self-regulatory learning skillsAdheres to the University policy on academic integrity
B+	3.5	94-90	Provides evidence of:full mastery of the concepts and principles of the course;high proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and problem solving skills;very good fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication; andvery good research capabilities including a firm grasp of disciplinal theories and research methods and an advanced ability for critical analysis toward the production of new knowledge relevant to one’s field of specializationExhibits a high level of independent and self-regulatory learning skillsAdheres to the University policy on academic integrity
B	3.0	89-85	Provides evidence of:full mastery of the concepts and principles of the course;high proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and problem solving skills;very good fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication; andproficient research capabilities including a good grasp of disciplinal theories and research methods and an advanced ability for critical analysis toward the production of new knowledge relevant to one’s field of specializationExhibits a high level of independent and self-regulatory learning skillsAdheres to the University policy on academic integrity
F	0.0	BELOW 85	Provides inadequate evidence of:mastery of the concepts and principles of the course;proficiency in analytical, critical and creative, and problem solving skills;fluency in oral, written and symbolic communication; and independent and self-regulatory learning skills.research capabilities including a good grasp of disciplinal theories and research methods and an advanced ability for critical analysis toward the production of new knowledge relevant to one’s field of specializationAdheres to the University policy on academic integrity
AW	Authorized Withdrawal

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