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.
CJSP Assignment and Test Submission Policies
Assignment Due Dates
All assignments are to be submitted to the Assignment Folder of the corresponding course in Luminate by the due date specified by each course professor, in the manner outlined by each course professor. Assignment due dates can be found on the Topical Outline of each Course Outline and/or on the assignment submission folder in the course shell.
Assignments will not be accepted if emailed to the course professor unless otherwise approved. Once you submit an assignment to an assignment folder, you will receive a confirmation email. It is your responsibility to save that email in the event there is a dispute about your submission.
Requesting an Assignment Extension
If you require more time to complete an assignment that will take you past the due date and you have not already discussed the need for an accommodation with the course professor, you must contact that professor at least 48 hours prior to the due date to request an extension. If you are not granted an extension, you may submit your assignment up to 3 days late. A penalty of 5% per day up to 3 days (total 15%) will be assessed for late submissions. After 3 days, your assignment will not be accepted, and you will be allocated an automatic grade of zero.
Note: The professor must approve your extension. It is not enough to simply send an email advising that your assignment will be late. If your professor approves the extension, your assignment must be submitted on the new due date given by the professor. No additional extensions will be granted, and you will not be eligible for the 3-day late submission policy.
Test and Quizzes
As each professor employs tests and quizzes uniquely, check course shells on Luminate for test and quiz expectations and the consequences for missing them.
Academic Honesty & Plagiarism
Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, is a very serious breach of academic integrity. If you plagiarize any part of your assignment, appropriate consequences as outlined in Centennial College’s Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy will be assessed. As a student of Centennial College, it is your responsibility to understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Click Academic Honesty & Plagiarism Policy for more information.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) When Completing Assignments
The use of Generative AI when completing assignments is generally prohibited unless otherwise advised by the professor. In some instances, a professor may permit the use of Generative AI such as Chat GPT, Google Notebook, Quill Bot, or another platform. In those instances, pay close attention to the instructions provided by the professor on what is considered acceptable.
Using Generative AI without permission to aid in or fully complete your coursework will be considered a breach of academic integrity. If you are uncertain if you have used AI and/or referenced/cited it appropriately, please speak with your professor, visit Centennial’s Libraries and Learning Centre’s website, or contact a librarian directly.
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.
| 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.
Accessible Learning
We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate students who identify their disabilities to meet program learning outcomes. Please see the Accommodation Procedures for Students with Disabilities. The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) is a confidential service that provides students with documented disabilities counselling, support, and advocacy. In order to communicate your academic accommodations to your faculty, an individual student profile (ISP) will be created for you. ISPs should be shared with your faculty member(s) as soon as possible and at least one week prior to a scheduled assessment or deadline.
Religious Accommodation
Students may request test/exam accommodation for religious observances. Requests for test/exam accommodation should be made in writing as soon as possible to their professors. Review the Religious Accommodation Procedures.
Family Accommodation
The Family Accommodation Procedures recognize that students have family demands and responsibilities that may require accommodation, e.g., childcare, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Students should identify an accommodation need with their professors as soon as possible.
Exceptional Circumstances
In emergency or unforeseen situations which lead to a student missing an assessment or other academic requirement, the student should contact their faculty member as soon as possible to negotiate alternate arrangements. Students have the responsibility to notify faculty prior to the test or assignment due date, when possible, if they will be unable to attend a test or complete an assessment to explore options and negotiate alternatives.
Written documentation may be required to support accommodation requests based on exceptional circumstances, e.g., illness or death of a family member.
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.
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.
What is an “I” grade?
An Incomplete (I) grade is a temporary grade intended to be an acknowledgement of a legitimate reason for granting a one-time, limited extension to the time normally allowed to complete all course requirements.
Students have time after the scheduled end of the course to successfully complete required additional work as determined by the faculty member who assigned the grade (up to 12 calendar months) in order to qualify for a passing grade. After 12 calendar months, Incomplete grades are converted to a failing grade and the student must repeat the course in order to achieve a passing grade.
I want to appeal a grade. What should I do first? Who can help me?
Talk to your professor. Listen respectfully to your professor’s explanation as to why you were given your grade and attempt to informally resolve the issue with your professor. If you cannot resolve the issue follow the steps in the Grade Appeals Policy and Procedures.
Can I be recognized for excellent academic performance?
Designations recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement at the time of graduation are based on the following criteria:
- Honours – a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 3.900, but less than 4.300 (> = 3.900, < 4.300) on a scale of 4.500; and 5.1.2
- High Honours – a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 4.300 (> = 4.300) on a scale of 4.500. 5.2
These designations will be noted on your credential parchment.
