Academic Standards - Graduate

Credit in graduate-level courses is attained as follows:

1. A minimum grade of "B" is required for graduate credit in 800-level courses with 400 or lower counterparts within the student's major department or area. A grade of “B-” is not acceptable.
2. A minimum grade of "C" or "P" (Pass) is required for graduate credit in 800-level courses in minor, collateral, or supporting areas of work. A grade of “C-” is not acceptable. Note: A grade of “B-” or lower received in a minor course will result in a minor comprehensive exam being required.
3. A minimum grade of "C" or "P" (Pass) is required for graduate credit in 900-level courses or 800-level courses without 400 or lower counterparts.

When applied toward an advanced degree program, only courses at the 900-level or 800-level without 400 or lower counterparts, in the major department or interdepartmental area, may be taken on a pass/no pass basis. In minor, collateral, or supporting areas of work, 800-level courses with 400 or lower counterparts can be taken on a pass/no pass basis.

A student failing to receive a minimum acceptable grade for graduate-level credit may not continue his or her program of studies without permission of the supervisory group or the departmental graduate committee concerned which may require a special examination to determine the student's qualifications for further work.