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.
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.
Assignment Drop Box
Talk to your individual professors about drop box, this is an area within ecentennial that you can hand assignments in. *Note: date and time are recorded.
Tests
When writing a test or evaluation, students must put their official photo-ID cards in full view for review by the invigilator. Students who do not have official photo-ID will be permitted to write the evaluation with a substitute photo-ID, but they will be required to produce photo-ID at the program or department office within 24 hours or the next business day following the evaluation, or else the evaluation results will be void.
Written documentation is required to support claims of exceptional circumstances, i.e., illness or death of a family member.
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.
In exceptional circumstances, if a student cannot submit an assignment on the date for any reason, they must notify the appropriate professor at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If an extension is granted, the student will receive full consideration for the assignment. 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 only.
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
