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.
Evaluation and Grading
In order to graduate from the program, students must:
- Obtain a minimum of 50% in each individual course
- Obtain an overall average not less than 60%
Grading for the course will be conducted under the following criteria:
- Tests – Mid-term and Final
- Assignments and quizzes conducted during class
- Labs and practical evaluations of applied learning
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.
Missed Tests
- A student who fails to attend a scheduled evaluation, mid-term or final test must provide documented proof of the reason for the absence prior to rescheduling of the missed test.
- This documented proof shall be in the form of:
A valid note of explanation such as a Doctor’s Certificate, Court Notice,
Barrister’s Notice etc., or a note from the program Chair documenting a pre-arranged approval to reschedule the test due to mitigating circumstances.
- Students with prior existing appointments that may impact attendance must make the professor(s) aware of this planned absence at the earliest opportunity. It is recommended that notice be provided by email to the professors affected.
- Students are to provide written documentation to the respective faculty member for determination of eligibility for rescheduling of the exam. Students who fail to meet the above requirement will receive a mark of Zero (0) on the applicable test. There is no exception to this policy.
Arrangements to write a missed test:
- Mid-Term – arrangements must be made with the individual faculty member, at a time that accommodates their schedule.
Final – arrangements must be made so the test is written no later than completion of the semester following the missed test. These tests may take the form of written short answer, essay question or multiple choice type test.
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
