How is a student’s class standing determined?
A student’s class standing is determined by the cumulative number of credits he or she has earned. Most courses are valued at either 3 or 4 credits each. The following point ranges are used to assign class standing:
| Class Standing |
Cumulative Earned Credits |
| Freshman (Fr) |
0-31 |
| Sophomore (So) |
32-63 |
| Junior (Jr) |
64-95 |
| Senior (Sr) |
96 and above |
How many credits should a student take each semester? How many credits are required for graduation?
Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits each semester to be considered full time.
Often, full-time status is one of the criteria for financial aid eligibility. All
students are required to complete a minimum of 128 credits to be eligible for graduation
in addition to any degree or other requirements specified by a student’s school.
How is a grade point average computed?
A grade point average (GPA) measures students’ scholastic achievements
on a scale from 4.0 (highest), representing an A, to 0.0 (lowest), representing an F. There
is also a “pass/fail” option. A “pass” is not averaged into a student’s GPA. The grade point
average is computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number
of credit hours earned. (See Grading Chart for quality point values assigned to each letter grade.)
For example: A student who has completed 8 credits of A, 4 credits of B,
and 4 credits of C work has a grade point average of 3.25. This is obtained by adding 8 (credits)
x 4 (quality points of A), 4 (credits) x 3 (quality points of B), and 4 (credits) x 2 (quality
points of C), which totals 52 (the total number of quality points earned), and then dividing the
52 by 16 (the total number of credit hours earned). This results in a grade point average of 3.25.
To remain in good academic standing, students must have at least a 2.0 or C average.
Why is a student placed on academic probation?
Academic standards are established by each college/division of the University. Student records
are reviewed, and appropriate action is determined by the Academic Standards Committee in
the dean’s office of each school, usually at the end of each semester and at the end of the
12-week summer period. Action is based on a variety of factors, including cumulative GPA, term
GPA, and progress toward a degree. Failure to maintain minimum standards in any or all of these
criteria may result in probation. Further information regarding academic standards is available
in each school bulletin. Students seeking more specific information, or who are concerned about
their status, should consult their academic advisers, deans, department chairs, or other appropriate
school personnel.
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Grade Reports
Students can access grade reports (at the end of each semester) on TorchTone and Albert. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act prohibits universities from sending grades directly to parents or guardians unless there is a written consent from the student or the student is a dependent as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. In the latter case, the parent or guardian must make a written request and provide evidence that the student is his or her dependent. It is the practice of the University to inform the student of such a request before deciding whether or not to provide the information. For more information, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 212-998-4250.
Grading Chart
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Quality Points |
| Letter Grade |
Legend |
per Credit |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0 |
| A- |
Excellent |
3.7 |
| B+ |
Good |
3.3 |
| B |
Good |
3.0 |
| B- |
Good |
2.7 |
| C+ |
Satisfactory |
2.3 |
| C |
Satisfactory |
2.0 |
| C- |
Satisfactory |
1.7 |
| D+ |
Minimum Passing Grade |
1.3 |
| D |
Minimum Passing Grade |
1.0 |
| F |
Failure |
0.0 |
| IF |
Incomplete-Failure |
0.0 |
| IP |
Incomplete-Passing |
0.0 |
| I |
Incomplete |
0.0 |
| P |
Passing |
0.0 |
| W |
Withdrew Officially |
0.0 |
| NR |
No Record |
0.0 |
| N |
No Credit/Unofficial Withdrawal |
0.0 |
| R |
Registered Auditor |
0.0 |
| S |
Satisfactory |
0.0 |
Note:
Not all of the letter grades listed above are utilized by each of the schools.
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