Explanation of Grades

A	Excellent indicates achievement of distinction and excellence in several if not all of the following aspects: 1) completeness and accuracy of knowledge; 2) intelligent use of knowledge; 3) independence of work; 4) originality.
B	Good indicates general achievement superior to the acceptable standard defined as C. It involves excellence in some aspects of the work, as indicated in the definition of A.
C	Average indicates the acceptable standard for graduation from UNCG. It involves such quality and quantity of work as may fairly be expected of a student of normal ability who gives to the course a reasonable amount of time, effort, and attention. Such acceptable standards should include the following factors: 1) familiarity with the content of the course; 2) familiarity with the methods of study of the course; 3) full participation in the work of the class; 4) ability to write about the subject in intelligible English.
D	Lowest Passing Grade indicates work which falls below the acceptable standards defined as C but which is of sufficient quality and quantity to be counted in the hours of graduation if balanced by superior work in other courses.
F	Failure indicates failure that may not be made up except by repeating the course. See Repeated Courses
I	Incomplete indicates that the completion of some part of the work for the course has been deferred because of circumstances beyond the student's control. Concomitantly with the recording of an Incomplete grade, the instructor files with the head of the school or department concerned, with the University Registrar, and with the Office of Student Academic Services the student's average grade and the specific work which must be accomplished before the Incomplete can be removed. Incomplete grades may be recommended by the University physician, the Counseling and Testing Center, and by the Director of Student Academic Services. Also see Removal of Incomplete Grade.
IP	In Progress indicates that the course work was planned to continue beyond a single semester. This grade may only be used for students taking courses abroad through the International Studies Program.
P/NP	Pass/Not Pass used for designated courses only; courses graded P/NP are so indicated in the course description
S/U	Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory used for designated courses only; courses graded S/U are so indicated in the course description
W	Withdrawal indicates a course from which the student withdrew during the first eight (8) weeks of classes; no academic penalty is attached to a grade of W; see also Dropping Courses
WF	Withdrawal with Failure indicates a course from which the student withdrew after the first eight (8) weeks of classes; a WF is computed in the student's GPA; see also Dropping Courses
WN	Withdrawal Not Passing used in courses designated P/NP.
NC	No Credit indicates an audited course.