Grades

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a grade report, which will give the final exam score (if applicable) and a letter grade, based on the number of points earned in the course.

Because examinations are the only supervised activities required for independent study courses, examination grades are major factors in determining final course grades.

Plus/Minus Grading System:

A plus/minus A, B, C, D, F system of grading is generally used for all courses except those originating from Missouri S&T, which uses a straight A, B, C, D, F scale. Also, University of Missouri (MU) students who pay graduate fees will be graded on the straight A, B, C, F scale, not the plus/minus scale, according to MU policy. The grade D is not awarded to students who have paid graduate-level fees, and the grade F carries no credit.

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory:

Some university courses may be taken on an S/U basis. A grade of S is reported for A, B and C grades. A grade of U is reported for D and F grades. Requests should be made in writing. Students cannot change from one grading system to the other after the first assignment has been submitted or after the first 30 days of enrollment have elapsed, whichever comes first.

Hearer:

If you enroll as a "hearer," you only submit the lessons for evaluation; you do not take exams. Your status as hearer must be indicated before the first assignment has been submitted or before the first 30 days of enrollment have elapsed, whichever comes first. Your enrollment in the course is indicated on your record by an H and carries no credit. There is no reduction in fees.