Assessment and Grading

 

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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.

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.

Grading Scheme
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.

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

You may appeal a grade received in a course only on one of the following grounds:
  • 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 cannot be based on a complaint that the nature and standard of evaluation was too onerous. i.e., you cannot claim that your professor marked too hard or that the assignment/test was too difficult. Follow the procedures for appeal in the Grade Appeals Policy and Procedures. Grade appeals must be made within ten (10) business days of the release of the grade.
Read the What You Need to Know About Appealing Your Grade tip sheet.

Key Policies

 

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