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Grading Definitions

A +

Exceptional; significantly exceeds the highest expectations for undergraduate work.

A

Outstanding; meets the highest standards for the assignment or course.

A –

Excellent; meets very high standards for the assignment or course.

B +

Very good; meets high standards for the assignment or course.

B

Good; meets most of the standards for the assignment or course.

B –

More than adequate; shows some reasonable command of the material.

C +

Acceptable; meets basic standards for the assignment or course.

C

Acceptable; meets some of the basic standards for the assignment or course.

C –

Acceptable, while falling short of meeting basic standards in several ways.

D

Minimally acceptable; lowest passing grade.

F  

Failing; very poor performance.

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