Grading System
Grading System & Grade Point Average Calculation
Graded Marking System:
The School of Nursing grading system for official grade reports includes:
For purposes of computing a grade point average (GPA), all course grades from SON are assigned one of the above numerical point values. When a course is repeated, both grades are retained on the transcript and computed into the GPA. The GPA is the quotient of total points divided by total term credit hours for which numeric grades are received. Repetition of a course, after failure to pass, will be allowed one time as long as criteria for dismissal are not met.4.0 = Exceptional
3.0 = Superior
2.0 = Average
0.0 = Failure
Non-Graded Marking System
The non-numerical grading system may be available in some courses. Non-numerical grades are not included in the computation of the GPA, and some programs have limitations on the number of non-numerically graded courses that can be OHSU School of Nursing 89 Catalog and Student Handbook 2008-2009 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM STUDENT & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS applied towards the degree. The OHSU School of Nursing (SON) non-graded marking system follows. Withdraws: Decisions regarding withdrawal must occur before the final examinations in theory courses and prior to grade assignment in clinical courses. If clinical course work is completed but final evaluation has not been given, the student may not withdraw because the entire grade has been earned. In this situation, the grade earned must be recorded. If a student withdraws from an intensive format course prior to the final examination or course grade assignment, the student will receive a W.Withdraw (W): If a student withdraws prior to the mid-point of the term, the student will receive a W.Refer to the OHSU Academic Calendar for official dates.
Withdraw-Satisfactory (W-S): When a student withdraws from a course after the mid-point of the term but any time prior to the final examination or course grade assignment, the grade recorded on the transcript will be a W-S if the student's work is satisfactory at the time of withdrawal. Students must exercise their W-S option before final examinations in theory courses and prior to grade assignments in clinical courses. If clinical course work is completed but final evaluation has not been given, the student may not withdraw because the entire grade has been earned. Refer to the OHSU Academic Calendar for official dates.
Withdraw-Unsatisfactory (W-U): When a student withdraws from a course after the mid-point of the term, but any time prior to the final examination or course grade assignment, the grade recorded on the transcript will be a W-U if the student's work is unsatisfactory at the time of withdrawal. Although a W-U is not calculated in the grade point average, it will be interpreted as a failing grade for progression purposes. Repetition of a course, after failure to pass or a W-U, will be allowed one time as long as criteria for dismissal are not met. If clinical course work is completed but final evaluation has not been given, the student may not withdraw because the grade has been earned. Refer to the OHSU Academic Calendar for official dates.
Incomplete (I): When the quality of work is satisfactory, but some requirement of the course has not been completed, a Report of Incomplete Grade may be made and additional time granted. An I indicates the student has completed a major portion of the work in the course in a satisfactory manner but for reasons judged by the instructor to be legitimate, a portion of the course requirements remains to be completed. Incomplete grades are not used to give students an opportunity to avoid earning a lower or failing grade. Students are expected to contract with the faculty to remove the grade as soon as possible. If an I is not removed as contracted, the faculty member will convert the I to the contracted grade as specified in the Report of Incomplete Grade. An Incomplete grade must be removed within 1 year. If the student has not completed the course work to warrant the removal of an Incomplete within the 1-year time frame, the student will be required to successfully retake the courses. Once an I is issued that grade remains on the transcript, but paired with the new grade. For example, a student issued an incomplete that ultimately completed the course with a B would have the following grade noted on the transcript: I/B.
In Progress (IP): An IP can be given for a course that continues across more than one term. Students register for the course one time, the course spans more than one term by design, and it must be completed before a final grade for credit is awarded. The IP grade designation may also be given for a practicum course at the end of the 10-week term when students remain in the same clinical site between terms. A grade must be submitted prior to the beginning of the next term.
Pass/No Pass (P/NP): Certain School of Nursing courses may be designated Pass/No Pass. Students in these courses receive grades of Pass (P), or No Pass (NP). A student who wishes to exercise the pass/no pass option must do so at the time of registration or within the period allowed for changes, and may only use this option if allowed at the course level.
Audit (AU): Audit enrollments are recorded on the student's academic record, but no credit is earned by audit. Audited classes do not satisfy degree requirements, nor do they count toward the program's continuous enrollment requirement.
No Basis for Grade (X): This is a registrar-initiated mark indicating "no grade" or "no basis for a grade." The instructor either did not report a grade or reported a grade that was inconsistent with grading options.
Quarter Graded Credit Hours
Each academic program has a specified number of credits applied towards the degree that must be taken for a grade. Pass/No Pass marks in courses are not considered to be graded. ″ Bachelor of Science: All nursing courses required in the major except NRS 210B. ″ Bachelor of Science (RNBS): Minimum 28 credits ″ Post-baccalaureate certificate: All courses must be graded ″ Master's: All courses must be graded with the exception of NURS 503 ″ Postmaster's certificate: All courses must be graded ″ DNP: All courses must be graded with the exception of NURS 703 ″ PhD: All courses in the required program of study must be taken for a grade except NURS 601, NURS 607BA, NURS 607E, NURS 607DA, NURS 607DB, or NURS 603. Students may take a maximum of 6 elective credits pass/ no pass. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis if the elective courses are only offered pass/no pass.Note: This information can also be found in the Catalog & Handbook.
