Grade scale and definitions
A
Excellent. Work shows:
- Considerable evidence of original thinking
- Demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize
- Outstanding grasp of subject matter
- Evidence of extensive knowledge base
A+
GPA: 4.30
Numeric: 90 – 100
A
GPA: 4.00
Numeric: 85 – 89
A-
GPA: 3.70
Numeric: 80 – 84
B
Good. Work shows:
Evidence of grasp of subject matter
Some evidence of critical capacity and analytical ability
Reasonable understanding of relevant issues
Evidence of familiarity with the literature
B-
GPA: 2.70
Numeric: 70 – 72
B
GPA: 4.30
Numeric: 73 – 76
B+
GPA: 3.30
Numeric: 77 – 79
C
Satisfactory. Work shows:
Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter
Ability to develop solutions to simple problems
Student is benefitting from their university experience.
C
GPA: 2.00
Numeric: 60 – 64
C-
GPA: 1.70
Numeric: 55 – 59
C+
GPA: 2.30
Numeric: 65 – 69
D
Marginal pass. Work shows:
Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with subject matter
Critical and analytical skills (except in programs where a minimum grade of ‘C’ is required)
GPA: 1.00
Numeric: 50 – 54
Grades of D+ and D- are not awarded.
FM
Marginal failure. Available only for:
- Engineering
- Health
- Commerce
GPA: 0.00
F
Inadequate. Work shows:
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the subject matter
Weakness in critical and analytical skills
Limited or irrelevant use of the literature
GPA: 0.00
Numeric: 0 – 49
INC
Incomplete.
GPA: 0.00
W
GPA Neutral and no credit obtained.
Indicates that student withdrew after deadline.
ILL
GPA neutral and no credit obtained.
Granted for compassionate reasons and illness.
P
GPA neutral.
Pass
Pending
GPA neutral.
Grade not reported.
MT
GPA neutral. Part of multi-term course:
The grade assigned temporarily within a single academic year until all requirements of the multi-term course are complete.
The final grade obtained in the multi-term course will replace the MT grade in each term.
TR
GPA neutral.
Transfer credit on admission.
CR
GPA neutral. GPA neutral option due to extenuating circumstances:
Credit obtained (requires a minimum passing grade in the course)
NCR
GPA neutral. GPA neutral option due to extenuating circumstances:
No credit obtained
