Assessment and Grading
Course Assessments
All credit courses have a formal method of evaluation and assessment. Your course outlines will communicate the evaluation scheme for each course, identifying assessment methods (assignments, projects, tests, etc.) that contribute to the final grade. Assessments are designed to evaluate the level at which you demonstrate the established course learning outcomes.
Assignment
An assignment is to be submitted before or on the specified date and time as determined by the professor.
If a student cannot submit an assignment on the due date for any reason, they must notify the professor in advance and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If an extension is not granted, the student is expected to have the assignment completed by the specified date.
All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.
Assignment Drop Box
If you are required to submit an assignment in person, a drop box is located outside room 352 Morningside Campus.
Given that courses are being taught online you will be required to upload and submit your assignments using the eCentennial Assignment tool. Alternately, your professor will provide your with specific instructions on submitting assignments.
Tests
For most of your Quizzes/Tests you will need to go to the Quizzes tool in eCentennial to write and submit your quizzes and tests.
Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where your identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually through remote access to your computer and web camera. Your myCard ID or an alternate form of picture ID may be required when you write your tests. If you require an alternate assessment format you must communicate this in writing to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.
Test review will occur within two weeks following the release of the test mark. Review of tests will be arranged outside of regular class time by appointment. Electronic devices, pens, pencils and paper are not permitted in test review sessions, students may review each test 1 time only during the semester.
Coming in Late for or During a Test
At the teacher’s discretion, students arriving late for a test or exam, may not be admitted and, if admitted, may not be allowed additional time. However, students arriving after other students have exited the examination hall will not be allowed to take the test or exam.
Late Assignment or Missed Test:
In exceptional circumstances, if a student cannot submit an assignment or complete testing on the date assigned for any reason, they must notify the appropriate professor in writing at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. When an extension is granted, the student will receive full consideration for the assignment/test. A makeup test may be Short Answer or Multiple Choice or a combination of both and will not be the same test originally offered.
Assignments with extensions are due at a specific date and time as arranged with the professor. Penalties may be applied to extended assignments. In certain instances, with late, makeup or remedial work, assignments may be marked as pass/fail (i.e. minimum/ maximum 60%) only.
Any assignments submitted past the due date without prior written approval from the Course professor will receive 5% deduction for every 24 hours late and will not be accepted 1 week post due date.
Distance learning (formerly in class delivery):
Test/quiz/evaluation will be assessed during the scheduled class day/time as shown on the student timetable. Test dates and times are scheduled prior to the beginning of the semester, and will be available to the student during class orientation.
If students are unable to write a test, they should immediately inform their professor by email prior to the test start date. In exceptional circumstances (e.g., unforeseen family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students may be offered an alternative (pre-scheduled) test date. Test review by request only, up to 2 weeks after and is by appointment only.
Online/hybrid format 7993:
Test/quiz/evaluation will be assessed within a (4) four-hour window. Test dates and times are scheduled prior to the beginning of the semester and will be available to the student during class orientation. Students are required to inform the Course instructor in writing prior to any missed test/assignment/evaluation or a zero (0) grade will be entered.
The above statement includes requests for Family or Religious Accommodations and includes Illness.
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Grading Scheme
The standard grading scheme for most courses is a letter grade ranging from A to F with each letter representing the equivalent percentage grade achieved in the course. Some courses have a Pass/Fail grading scheme. For these courses, a Pass does not impact your GPA but a Fail will. There are also other special grades that can be used for specific purposes.
Indicate courses or assessed program requirements that do not have a standard letter grade scheme, e.g., those that are Pass/Fail.
| Letter Grade | Grade Description | Numerical Equivalent | Grade Point |
| A+ | Outstanding | 90-100% | 4.5 |
| A | Excellent | 80-89% | 4.0 |
| B+ | Very good | 75-79% | 3.5 |
| B | Good | 70-74% | 3.0 |
| C+ | Satisfactory | 65-69% | 2.5 |
| C | Satisfactory | 60-64% | 2.0 |
| D+ | Minimal* | 55-59% | 1.5 |
| D* | Minimal* | 50-54% | 1.0 |
| F | Failure** | 0-49% | 0 |
| FNA | Failure non-attendance | ||
| P | Pass** | ||
| I | Incomplete | ||
| AEG | Aegrotat standing | ||
| AUD | Audit status | ||
| CIP | Course in progress | ||
| TCR | Transfer credit | ||
| NGR | No grade required | ||
| *In courses in some programs, these grades may not be considered a passing grade, and a higher passing grade may be required. The minimum required GPA for graduation is 2.0 and may be higher for some programs.
**May be used in a course where a percentage grade is inappropriate. |
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Accommodations
Centennial is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students who may require adjustments or accommodations to equalize their opportunities to meet the essential requirements of achieving the learning outcomes in a course or program.
Grade Appeals
- A clerical error has resulted in a miscalculation of the grade.
- The grade awarded did not fairly reflect your academic performance and/or the stated requirements for the course.
Key Policies
