Grading

You can access your grades through the Academic History tab on either the Academics Hub or your Student Profile in Workday.

The following grading system applies to all undergraduate students.

"A," "A – ," "B+," and "B" are honor grades.

"B – ," "C+," and "C" represent satisfactory work.

"C – ," "D+," "D," and "D – " represent passing but unsatisfactory work.

"F" is a failing grade that indicates the student has not completed all course requirements in a satisfactory manner. Students who stop attending a course without having complied with the official withdrawal procedure can anticipate receiving a grade of "F." The "F" grade becomes a permanent part of a student’s record and cannot be expunged even if the course is successfully retaken. An undergraduate student who violates the academic honesty policy is subject to an automatic grade of "F."

"I" (Incomplete) indicates a student has done passing work in a course but has not yet submitted all the outstanding work required for a formal evaluation. The "I" is awarded at the instructor’s discretion only if the student has completed at least half of the course requirements satisfactorily at the end of the semester, and there is a reasonable expectation that all course requirements can be completed in one year. An "I" must be formally re-evaluated by the instructor within one year, resulting in an evaluative grade or an extension of the "I," or it automatically converts to an "F*." Students must complete coursework with the original instructor. The change in the "I" grade must be made by the original instructor, and in his or her absence, by the department chair. If this is not possible, arrangements must be made through the department chair in concurrence with an assigned instructor.

"IP" (In Progress) can be issued where by nature of the course may not be completed by the end of the term. "IP" grades automatically convert to an "F*" after one year.

"(IP)" (In Progress) issued administratively by the end of the term if no grade received. "(IP)" grades automatically convert to an "F*" after one year.

"W" signifies official withdrawal from a course. A "W" is assigned administratively if a student:

• drops a course, following proper University procedure, between the end of the drop/add period and the withdrawal deadline of the academic period, or
• drops a course or withdraws from school after the deadline of the academic period with the written approval of the Student Affairs Office. Permission is given only for valid cause such as debilitating illness, relocation, serious family crisis, or other circumstances beyond the student’s control.

"AU" (Audit): In an audited course, a student will not receive credit or honor points; however, a student must pay the same tuition as if taking the course for credit. Under no circumstances may a student change from the evaluative letter grade system to audit or vice versa after the first two weeks of classes. A student who audits a course is responsible for attending classes and completing required coursework.

"P" (Pass): A Pass-Fail option is available to students in lieu of a traditional letter grade. To be eligible for the pass/fail option, you must be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of coursework at Suffolk University. This option is limited to 12 credits per student and may not be used for courses that fulfill general college requirements or major or minor requirements. It is only applicable to elective courses.

"PC": Up until spring 2024 “PC” grades were awarded in courses successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better at an affiliated study abroad program or approved coursework at a consortium institution after matriculation at Suffolk University. "PC" grades may be applied toward fulfilling degree credits, but they may not be applied toward the cumulative grade point average.

“T” (Transfer): Awarded in transfer credit courses successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better at an outside institution prior to matriculation at Suffolk University. As of summer 2024, “T” grades are also awarded in courses successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better at an affiliated study abroad program or approved coursework at a consortium institution after matriculation at Suffolk University. “T” grades may be applied toward fulfilling degree credits, but they are not applied towards the cumulative grade point average.

“IPT”: Awarded in transfer credit courses still in progress at an outside institution.

“VAL”: Awarded in select business courses where the student has successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better at the freshmen or sophomore level at an outside institution of a course Suffolk offers at the junior or senior level.

"NP" (No Pass) Up until spring 2024 “NP” was awarded in courses unsuccessfully completed at an affiliated study abroad program or approved coursework at a consortium institution after matriculation at Suffolk University. "NP" grades do not earn academic credit and are not applied toward the cumulative grade point average.

"FT": As of summer 2024, “FT” is awarded in courses unsuccessfully completed at an affiliated study abroad program or approved coursework at a consortium institution after matriculation at Suffolk University. "FT" grades do not earn academic credit and are not applied toward the cumulative grade point average.

"NG" (No Grade) “NG” is a temporary grade awarded in courses at an affiliated study abroad program or approved coursework at a consortium institution after matriculation at Suffolk University while Suffolk awaits the final transcript from the affiliated school. "NG" grades do not earn academic credit and are not applied toward the cumulative grade point average.

"(F)": is an “F” grade that is not included in the GPA.

Courses officially dropped during the add/drop period will not appear on the student’s record.