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SCHOLASTIC STANDING
The University calculates grades based on the following scale:
University Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4 points |
| B | 3 points |
| C | 2 points |
| D | 1 points |
| F | 0 points |
| WF | 0 points (For students who did not officially withdraw from class, but ceased attending and failed to complete requirements for the course.) |
| P | Pass. (Used only in Pass/Fail system.) |
| PR | Work in Progress |
| W | Authorized withdrawal |
| INC | Incomplete |
| AU | Audit |
In addition to A, B, C, D, and F, the following are the allowable plus/minus grades with their grade points per hour: A- (3.667), B+ (3.333), B- (2.667), C+ (2.333), C- (1.667), and D+ (1.333).
The University calculates Academic Standing based on the following scale:
Academic Standing Scale
| Academic Standing | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Good Standing | A grade point average of 2.0 to 4.0 |
| Scholastic Probation | A grade point average of 1.9 to 0 |
| Scholastic Suspension | 2 consecutive semesters where the term grade point average is below a 2.0 |
Units of Credit and Class Standing
The University requires students to earn at least 120 credit hours of acceptable credit in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. For academic classification purposes:
- A freshman is a student who has completed fewer than 26 credit hours.
- A sophomore is a student who has completed between 26 and 55 credit hours.
- A junior is a student who has completed between 56 through 85 credit hours.
- A senior is a student who has completed 86 credits or more.
Each area of study will have specific requirements beyond these specifications.For a complete explanation of grading and scholastic regulations, please refer to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate catalog.