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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
ACADEMIC POLICY AND INFORMATION
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GRADING SYSTEM
Definition of Grades
The system of grading, indicating the relative proficiency a student attains
in various courses, is as follows:
A — distinctive
B — very good
C — satisfactory
D — lowest passing grade
F — failure
S — satisfactory (“C” or above)
U — unsatisfactory (“C-” or below)
A student who receives a grade of “F” or a “U” in any course will receive no
credit for that course and is not eligible for reexamination in it.
The following additional notations may be made on a student’s grade
report or transcript:
I — credit postponed until completion of assignments by end of next
regular term
O — credit omitted until completion of course extending beyond
one term
W — withdrawal without grade
WF — withdrawal with a grade of “F” (assigned for a medical withdrawal
when a student withdraws from all courses after the seventh week
of classes)
WP — withdrawal with a grade of “D” or above (assigned for a medical
withdrawal when a student withdraws from all courses after the end
of the seventh week of classes)
Z — audit
Other notations:
AP — advanced placement
IB — international baccalaureate
TR — transfer, transient, study abroad