Grades

 The grading system at the University of Georgia is as follows:

 

Grade
Points
Description
A
4.0
Excellent
A-
3.7
Excellent
B+
3.3
Good
B
3.0
Good
B-
2.7
Good
C+
2.3
Satisfactory
C
2.0
Satisfactory
C-
1.7
Satisfactory
C- will not satisfy requirements that require a C (2.0) or better
D
1.0
Passing
F
0.0
Failure
W
N/A
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.
I
N/A
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.
S
N/A
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.
U
N/A
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.
V
N/A
This symbol indicates an audit. No credit is given. The grade is not included in the grade point average computation.
K
N/A
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.
NR
N/A
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.
NG N/A No grade reported by instructor at the time of processing. 
WM
N/A
This symbol indicates a military withdrawal due to involuntary activation. This symbol is not included in the grade point average computation.
 
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.

 

Grades FAQ

If a student receives a grade of I (Incomplete), the student should not register for the course again. The student should contact the instructor and make arrangements to complete the course within three semesters of receiving the grade. If the I is not replaced with the appropriate letter grade within three semesters, the I grade will automatically convert to a grade of F. A grade of NG (Not Graded) indicates that the instructor did not submit grades for the course by the semester grade deadline. The instructor will need to submit a change of grade form to change the NG grade to the appropriate grade.

Please note that there are no extensions for Incomplete grades. If a student believes that he or she has an extenuating circumstance, an appeal may be filed with the Educational Affairs Committee. 

The student should contact the instructor of the course to discuss the grade. If a mistake was made, a change of grade request must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. If the student desires to appeal the grade, the instructor’s dean’s office should be contacted to find out the process for a grade appeal.

Course deletions are only processed in the event of University error. An explanation letter from the department responsible for the error must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar and should contain the signature of the department head.