| Grade | Grade Point | Short Definition | Detailed Definition |
| A+
A A- |
4.3
4.0 3.7 |
(Exceptionally) excellent
Excellent (Nearly) excellent |
Demonstrating an exceptional knowledge of subject matter, the literature, and and concepts and/or techniques. In addition, it may include: outstanding powers of analysis, criticism, articulation, and demonstrated originality. A performance qualitatively better than that expected of a student who does the assignment or course well. |
| B+
B B- |
3.3
3.0 2.7 |
(Very) good
Good (Fairly) good |
Demonstrating considerable knowledge of subject matter, concepts, techniques, as well as considerable ability to analyze, criticize, and articulate; performance in an assignment or course which can be called "well done." |
| C+
C C- |
2.3
2.0 1.7 |
(Better than) adequate
Adequate, satisfactory (Barely) adequate |
Demonstrating a reasonable understanding of the subject matter, concepts, and techniques; performance in an assignment or course which, while not particularly good, is adequate to satisfy general University requirements and to indicate that the student has learned something useful. |
| D | 1.0 | Minimally acceptable | Marginal performance, demonstrating a low level of understanding and ability in an assignment or course; less than adequate to satisfy general University requirements, but sufficent to earn a credit. |
| F | 0.0 | Unacceptable | Wholly below University requirements. |