What grading scale does Walden follow?

Letter Grade

Point Value

Definition

Criteria

A

4.0

Superior

Student met all participation requirements; completed all assignments, group projects, and papers; met the evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus; and submitted superior quality work.

B

3.0

Above Average

Student met all participation requirements; completed all assignments, group projects, and papers; met the evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus; and submitted satisfactory quality work.

C

2.0

Average

Student met the majority of participation requirements; completed most assignments, group projects, and papers; and met the majority of evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus.

D*

1.0

Marginal

Student met minimal participation requirements; completed some assignments, group projects, and papers; and met minimal evaluation criteria for the course as specified in the syllabus.

F

0.0

Fail

Student did not meet the criteria for a passing grade.

S**

0.0

Satisfactory

Student passed the course satisfactorily.

I

Incomplete

Incomplete grades can be granted only to students who have already met the minimum criteria for active weekly participation in a course (including weekly postings in online courses) and have completed at least 80% of the rest of the coursework. Incompletes can be awarded where, due to extenuating circumstances, a student has not been able to complete all course requirements within the term, including but not limited to written assignments, group projects, and research papers, as applicable. All incomplete grades are awarded at the discretion of the course instructor.

NC**

No Credit

Administrative assignment only.

CIP**

In Progress

Student is in the process of completing a course.

AU**

Audit

Registration status allowing students to attend a course without receiving credit.

TR**

Transfer

Student transfers in credits from another institution.

U**

0.0

Unsatisfactory

Student did not meet the criteria for an S grade.

W**

0.0

Withdrawal

Student withdrew from a course after the official drop date but prior to the official withdrawal deadline.