College of Optometry (CO) 2024–2025 100 Grading Policies and Procedures Academic performance in all lecture courses and all laboratory courses (see exceptions below) is assessed using the following letter grade equivalents on a 4.0 scale: Letter Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CF Percentage Grade 93 and above 90–92 87–89 83–86 80–82 77–79 73–76 70–72 < 70 Equivalent on 4.0 Scale 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.00 1.75 0.00 For procedural laboratory courses (OTM series), theoretical optics laboratory courses, and all clinical courses, grades are awarded as follows: Pass C- (1.75) and above Fail Below C- (1.75) PH Pass with Honors PM Pass Marginally Students not satisfying all requirements for a course may receive one of the following grades: I Incomplete IP In Progress W Withdrawal If a student formally withdraws from the program three weeks prior to the end of the semester, with the endorsement of the associate dean for Academic Affairs, a grade of W will be entered for all courses for which the student was registered. Withdrawal from a course in the last three weeks of class will result in a grade of F, regardless of the student’s performance up to that point unless unforeseen extenuating circumstances exist that compel the withdrawal. Students will not be permitted to withdraw from the program or to take a leave of absence solely to avoid the award of failing grades. Prior to 3 weeks before the end of the semester W in all courses With approval of administration Last 3 weeks of semester F in all courses Unless extenuating circumstances exist
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