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Downers Grove, IL Campus Catalog
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College of Graduate Studies
- Mission
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Student Academic Policies
- Academic Monitoring
- Academic Review and Progression
- CGS Student Promotion and Graduation Committee
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Academic Progress
- Unsatisfactory Academic Progress
- Advanced Placement/Exemption from Coursework
- Coursework Completed in Midwestern University Professional Programs
- Appeal Process
- Auditing a Course for Remedial Purposes
- Faculty Advisor Program
- Grades
- Grade Point Average
- Criminal Background Checks
- Graduation
- Immunization Policy
- Leave of Absence
- Professional Conduct
- Master of Biomedical Sciences Program
- Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Precision Medicine
- Post Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine
- CGS General Faculty
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College of Graduate Studies
Students receive letter grades corresponding to the level of achievement in each course, based on the results of examinations, required course work, and, as applicable, other established criteria. The letter grades, percent ranges, and quality points per credit are as follows:
Grade |
Percent (%) |
Quality Points |
Comments |
A |
93-100 |
4.000 |
- |
A- |
90-92 |
3.670 |
- |
B+ |
87-89 |
3.330 |
- |
B |
83-86 |
3.000 |
- |
B- |
80-82 |
2.670 |
- |
C+ |
77-79 |
2.330 |
- |
C |
70-76 |
2.000 |
- |
F |
< 70 |
0.000 |
- |
I |
- |
0.000 |
An Incomplete grade may be assigned by an instructor when a student's work is of passing quality but incomplete, or if a student qualifies for re-examination. It is the responsibility of the student to request an extension from the course instructor. By assigning an "I" grade, it is implied that an instructor agrees that the student has a valid reason and should be given additional time to complete required coursework. All incomplete grades will be resolved within 10 calendar days from the end of the final examinations for the quarter or they will automatically be converted to a grade of "F". In the case of courses ending prior to final exam week, it is the obligation of the course director to monitor the use and resolution of the incomplete grade with a notice to the Registrar. |
IP |
- |
0.000 |
An In-Progress grade may be assigned when extenuating circumstances make it necessary to extend the grade completion period past 10 calendar days (e.g. illness, family death). Authorization by the Dean is required, and the completion period should not typically exceed one quarter. |
P |
- |
0.000 |
Pass (for a pass/fail course); designation indicates that the student has made satisfactory progress or completed required coursework satisfactorily. Grade of "P" is counted toward credit hour accruals for graduation but does not affect GPA calculations. |
F |
- |
0.000 |
Fail (for a pass/fail course); designation indicates that the student has not made satisfactory progress or completed required coursework satisfactorily. Grade of "F" is counted toward credit hour accruals as attempted but not completed. Grade of "F" is calculated into the GPA (quality points are lowered due to unsuccessful course completion). |
W |
- |
0.000 |
Withdrawal is given if the work completed up to the time of withdrawal was satisfactory. This grade is not counted in any GPA calculation and is not counted in credit hour accruals for graduation. |
WF |
- |
0.000 |
Withdrawal Failing is given if the work completed up to the time of withdrawal is below the passing grade level for the program. This grade is not counted in any GPA calculation and is not counted in credit hour accruals for graduation. |
AU |
- |
0.000 |
This designation indicates an audited course in which a student is registered with the understanding that neither academic credit nor a grade is earned. The status of the course cannot be changed from audit to full credit after the start of the quarter. |
AP |
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This designation indicates the decision of a college to award academic credit that precludes a student from taking required course work. The designation of Advanced Placement is applied toward credit hour accruals, but is not counted in the GPA calculation. |