Grades
The grading system at the University of Georgia is as follows:
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Grade
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Points
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Description
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A
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4.0
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Excellent
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A-
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3.7
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Excellent
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B+
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3.3
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Good
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B
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3.0
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Good
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B-
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2.7
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Good
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C+
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2.3
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Satisfactory
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C
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2.0
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Satisfactory
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C-
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1.7
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Satisfactory
C- will not satisfy requirements that require a C (2.0) or better
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D
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1.0
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Passing
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F
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0.0
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Failure
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W
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N/A
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Withdrew. This grade indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw from a course. Withdrawals
will not be permitted after the withdrawal deadline of the semester (date is specified
in the Academic Calendar) except in cases of hardship as determined by the appropriate
official. This grade is not included in the grade point average computation.
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I
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N/A
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Incomplete. This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but,
for non-academic reasons beyond his/her control, was unable to meet the full requirements
of the course. An Incomplete should not ordinarily be given unless the student has
completed a substantial part of the course. The instructor of the course should indicate
to the student the deadline for completing the work in the course. No more than three
semesters (counting summer school as one semester) may be allowed to complete the
work in the course, but the instructor may specify an earlier deadline. If an I grade
is not satisfactorily removed after three semesters, the I grade will be changed to
a grade of F (or U grade for a course graded S/U) by the Registrar.
Please note: To submit the final grade, the instructor follows the change of grade process. The student does not need to register for the course again. The I grade is not included in the grade point average computation. |
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S
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N/A
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This grade indicates satisfactory participation in certain required courses. Normally,
S grades are given in a limited number of professional, seminar, or graduate-level
courses. Credit is included in hours earned. The grade is not included in the grade
point average computation.
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U
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N/A
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This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in certain required courses in which
S grades may normally be given. No credit is given. The grade is not included in the
grade point average computation.
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V
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N/A
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This symbol indicates an audit. No credit is given. The grade is not included in the
grade point average computation.
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K
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N/A
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This symbol indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit
by examination program approved by the faculty; e.g., AP, IB, Proficiency, etc. The
grade is not included in the grade point average computation.
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NR
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N/A
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This symbol indicates that a grade was not received by the Office of the Registrar
in time for processing. The NR symbol will be replaced by a grade upon receipt of
an official grade change form from the instructor. The NR is not included in the grade
point average computation.
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| NG | N/A | No grade reported by instructor at the time of processing. |
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WM
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N/A
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This symbol indicates a military withdrawal due to involuntary activation. This symbol
is not included in the grade point average computation.
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The cumulative grade point average is based on all residence hours attempted at the
University exclusive of grades/symbols indicated as N/A in the above table.
The overall grade point average is based on all residence hours attempted at the University
of Georgia as well as all transfer credit hours exclusive of grades/symbols indicated
as N/A in the above table.
Grade Reports
Students may view their grades via Athena. Grade reports are not mailed.
Minimum Grade Point Average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required to meet all undergraduate
graduation requirements. A student will not be approved for graduation if he or she
has a grade of I which, when changed to a recorded grade, could cause the student’s
grade point average to fall below the minimum required for graduation. This policy
applies to students for all degrees conferred by the University.
Change of Grades
A grade in a course recorded by the Office of the Registrar cannot be changed except
in the following circumstances:
- A symbol of I not removed after three semesters (counting summer school as one semester) becomes a grade of F (or U for a course graded S/U).
- Any grade will be changed upon a written statement by the instructor that the grade was a factual error. All grade changes are subject to approval by the instructor’s department head.
- Please note that paper change of grade forms are not permitted to be in the possession of the student.
How to Calculate GPA
Grade Points
Each letter graded course carries grade point value computed as: the total credit
hours earned in the course times the point value of the letter grades earned. For
example: a student earning an A (point value of 4.00) in a 3 credit hour course would
earn 12 grade points for the course.
Semester Grade Point Average
The semester grade point average (GPA) is the sum of all grade points earned in a
semester divided by all credit hours attempted for letter grade. Credit hours in courses
in which marks of WP, W, I, S, U, V, K, NG, ER, NR, or WM were assigned are excluded.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The average of all grades earned by a student as outlined below is termed the cumulative
grade point average. It is used for determining probation and suspension.
The cumulative grade point average is defined as the sum of all grade points earned
in University of Georgia residence divided by all credit hours attempted for letter
grade exclusive of WP, W, I, S, U, V, K, NG, ER, NR, or WM grades.
Overall Grade Point Average
The overall grade point average includes all grades and hours earned at both the University
of Georgia as well as grades and hours earned at other postsecondary academic institutions.
Grade point averages are truncated to two decimal points.
HOPE GPA
Please see the Office of Student Financial Aid website for information regarding the HOPE Scholarship. Information regarding eligibility, excluded grades, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) course boost is available at https://osfa.uga.edu/hope.html.