Academic Regulations and Procedures
Grading System
Carleton's computation of Grade Point Average includes pluses and minuses, using the following numerical values:
| Grade | Point Value |
|---|---|
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 1.33 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D- | .67 |
| F | .00 |
| S | C- through A |
| Cr | D- through D+ |
| NC | No Credit/Fail |
| EXT | Extension Granted |
| DRP | Dropped without penalty after two week drop/add period |
Neither S/Cr nor NC grades are figured into the GPA.
"D" level work will not be sufficient to satisfy course requirements in the major department or in a concentration or in required courses for the major offered by another department. Required courses in the major department cannot be taken on a S/Cr/NC basis. Courses taken to fulfill specific distribution requirements must be passed with a grade of S or C- or better.
An "X grade" on an unofficial transcript signifies that no grade was received. In the absence of any clarification, such a "grade" becomes an "F" or "NC."
If you have questions about grades, contact the Registrar's Office.
See also grade point average.