The Faculty of Graduate Studies does not accept credit for a grade lower than B-. Since the MLIS is a graduate degree program, the School is bound by this regulation.
A+ (90% - l00%) Represents very high achievement. Signifies original work of distinction, well organized and presented.
A (85% - 89%) Superior performance indicating high level of command of the subject matter and an ability for critical analysis.
A- (80% - 84%) Very good. Has firm command of course principles and techniques.
B+ (77% - 79%) Above average performance.
B (73% - 76%) Satisfactory. Acceptable performance for a Master's program.
B- (70% - 72%) Marginal performance.
F (below 70%) Failure. Unacceptable for credit towards a Master's degree.
NOTE:
• One F grade is allowable. Failed compulsory courses must be repeated; electives may be repeated or replaced at the discretion of the SIM Director. A minimum, or passing, grade of B- must be achieved in the repeated course.
• Two F grades result in an immediate and automatic withdrawal (academic dismissal) from the MLIS program.
AUD (Audit) Full-time graduate students are allowed to audit one full course (two half courses) for each year of a degree program.
ILL A grade of ILL will be recorded if, and only if, a medical certificate is submitted to the School by the student.
INC (Incomplete) This grade is reported only when some special circumstance, e.g., the death of a close relative, makes it impossible for the student to complete the work. The student must approach the professor before the end of the class with a valid excuse expressed in writing. A copy of the request is sent to the Director. The professor makes arrangements for the student to complete the work after the normal class period. A grade change is made if the work is completed within Faculty deadlines.
IP (In Progress) Used only for theses and those classes listed in the calendar as "open to independent completion of study."
P (Pass) Passing grade for non-credit courses.
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to penalize students for the submission of late papers and assignments.
To receive an MLIS degree a student must complete 16 half-credit courses, with an overall average of at least "B".