In September 1988, Ryerson expanded its grade point system, adopted cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), and revised its academic standing continuance policies.
All Undergraduate Programs
(Except Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science and Faculty of Science - See below.)
Letter Grades | Performance Designation | Grade Points | Conversion to Letter Grades |
---|---|---|---|
A+ | Excellent | 4.33 | 90-100%* |
A | 4.00 | 85-89%* | |
A- | 3.67 | 80-84% | |
B+ | Good | 3.33 | 77-79% |
B | 3.00 | 73-76% | |
B- | 2.67 | 70-72% | |
C+ | Satisfactory | 2.33 | 67-69% |
C | 2.00 | 63-66% | |
C- | 1.67 | 60-62% | |
D+ | Marginal | 1.33 | 57-59% |
D | 1.00 | 53-56% | |
D- | 0.67 | 50-52% | |
F | Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0-49% |
F-S | Redeemable Failure | 0 | NIL |
FNA** | Failed for Non-attendance | 0 | NIL |
*From September 1988 to August 1991, the conversion for these two grades was: A+ 95-100; A 85-94.
**Effective September 1996.
AEG | Aegrotat | Not included in GPA calculation |
AUD | Audit | |
CHG | Challenge Credit | |
CNC | Course not for credit in current program | |
CRT | Transfer Credit (equivalent course) | |
DEF | Deferred (only assigned during investigation of academic misconduct) | |
EXN | Exemption | |
GNR | Grade not reported | |
GRADE PENDING | The mark has not been submitted by the instructor | |
INC | Incomplete | |
INP | In Progress | |
IP | The In-Progress grade is shown in the first term of the two-term course. In the following term, you will see the final grade | |
NSC | Transfer Credit (non specific course) | |
PSD | Acceptable Performance |
Please refer to the calendar for verification of any program Academic Standing Variations
Clear | A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00. |
Probationary | A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.00 to 1.99. |
Required to Withdraw | A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of less than 1.00; or a Term GPA below 2.00 while on probation; or violation of any approved Department/School standing variation; or violation of a Probationary Contract. |
Permanent Program Withdrawal | Any academic performance that would result in a Required to Withdraw standing for the second time; or failure of a required course for a third time. |
Disciplinary Suspension | Second Academic Misconduct. |
Disciplinary Withdrawn | Third Academic Misconduct. |
Please refer to the calendar for verification of any program Academic Standing Variations
Clear | A GPA of at least 2.00, and at least a minimum passing grade (or non-graded course credit) in each registered course. |
Conditional | A GPA of 1.50 to 1.99, but with no failed grades; or one or more INC grade but with no failed courses; or only one failed course but with a GPA of at least 2.00. |
Probationary | A cumulative GPA of 1.00 to 1.49, or only one failed grade but with a grade point average of 1.50 to 1.99; or two failed grades; or a second successive academic term resulting in a Conditional standing. |
Suspended | A GPA of less than 1.00; or three or more failed courses; or failing to achieve the study plan established following a Probationary Standing; or failing to complete the program within its maximum time limit. |
Withdrawn | Failing to achieve the requirements for reinstatement following a Suspended standing. |
Not Calculated | Academic Standing and Grade Point Average are not calculated until a minimum of three courses have been completed and graded. |
Disciplinary Suspension | Second Academic Misconduct. |
Disciplinary Withdrawn | Third Academic Misconduct. |
Students who were enrolled in a program prior to Fall 1987 and whose academic standings were adversely limited by the new policies had their academic performances in 1988-89 and 1989-90 reviewed in terms of the programs' promotion policies of the 1987-88 academic year. Students who first enrolled in their program prior to Fall 1988 and whose graduation eligibilities may have been adversely limited by the new policies had their eligibilities to graduate assessed in terms of the programs' published graduation policies as of the 1987-88 academic year; if the superseded policies were less onerous, an appropriate improvement in the student's eligibility to graduate resulted; this provision expired August 31, 1993. Commencing in September 1989, Continuing Education students studying for a Certificate are admitted to a program. These students are not assigned an academic standing, but to graduate they must fulfill the graduation requirements as approved by Senate. Students who registered for a Certificate program prior to Fall 1989 are not subject to the new policy.
Course Weights - for the purpose of calculating grade point averages, courses of one term and two terms in duration have been given weights of 1 and 2 respectively, with provision for variation from this norm under exceptional circumstances.
Letter Grades | Performance Designation | Grade Points | Conversion to Letter Grades |
---|---|---|---|
A+ | Excellent | 4.33 | 90-100%* |
A | 4.00 | 85-89%* | |
A- | 3.67 | 80-84% | |
B+ | Good | 3.33 | 75-79% |
B | 3.00 | 70-74% | |
B- | 2.67 | 66-69% | |
C+ | Satisfactory | 2.33 | 63-65% |
C | 2.00 | 60-62% | |
C- | 1.67 | 57-59% | |
D+ | Marginal | 1.33 | 54-56% |
D | 1.00 | 52-53% | |
D- | 0.67 | 50-51% | |
F | Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0-49% |
F-S | Redeemable Failure | 0 | NIL |
FNA** | Failed for Non-attendance | 0 | NIL |
*From September 1988 to August 1991, the conversion for these two grades was: A+ 95-100; A 85-94.
**Effective September 1996.
Please refer to the calendar for verification of any program Academic Standing Variations
Clear | See description above — all programs |
Conditional | A GPA of 1.85 to 1.99 but with no failed grades; OR one or more INC grade but with no failed courses; OR only one failed course but with a GPA of at least 2.00. |
Probationary | A cumulative GPA of 1.00 to 1.84; OR only one failed grade but with a grade point average of 1.85 to 1.99; OR two failed grades; OR a second successive academic term resulting in a Conditional standing. |
Suspended | See description above — all programs |
Withdrawn | See description above — all programs |
Not Calculated | See description above — all programs |
Disciplinary Suspension | Second Academic Misconduct. |
Disciplinary Withdrawn | Third Academic Misconduct. |