SPRING SEMESTER 2023 REGISTRATION GUIDE
PLUS/MINUS GRADING
- Individual instructors have the option of using plus/minus in their grading criteria.
- Course syllabi must include a statement as to whether or not plus/minus grades will be used.
- Plus/minus grading does not apply to terms prior to spring 2005.
DEFINITION OF GRADES AND THEIR CORRESPONDING GRADE POINTS
| Grade | Definition | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | |
| A | Outstanding | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 3.3 | |
| B | Good | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 2.3 | |
| C | Acceptable | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 1.3 | |
| D | Poor | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 | |
| F | Failing | 0.0 |
GRADING STANDARDS IN GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)
- A grade of "C-" (1.7) or better is required to satisfy GE requirements in:
Oral Communications (category A.1) - Written Communication (category A.2)
- Critical Thinking (category A.3)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (category B.4)
- A grade of "D plus" (1.3) or lower is not a passing grade.
A grade of "D" (1.0) or better is required to satisfy all other GE requirements. A grade of "D minus" (0.7) or lower is not a passing grade.
GRADING STANDARDS IN UPPER DIVISION WRITING REQUIREMENT (UNDERGRADUATES)
A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required to satisfy the upper division writing requirement. A grade of "C minus" (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade
GRADING STANDARDS IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS
A grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course in the graduate study plan. A grade of "C minus" (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade.
A grade of "C" (2.0) or better in course(s) that are used to meet the writing requirement. A grade of "C minus" (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
An average GPA of at least 3.0 based on all courses attempted to satisfy requirements for the master's degree.
This average applies to:
- All 400 and 500 level units attempted subsequent to admission to a degree program; and
- All units required on the student's graduate study plan including transfer courses.
Departments may have additional grading standards for graduate programs. Please consult your graduate advisor
CREDIT / NO CREDIT GRADING OPTION
For undergraduate students, "credit" is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn 2.0 or more grade points ("A+" thru "C"). "No credit" is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn less than 2.0 grade points ("C" minus thru "F").
For graduate students, "credit" is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn 3.0 or more grade
points ("A+" thru "B"). "No credit" is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn less than 3.0 grade points ("B minus" thru "F").
PLUS / MINUS GRADES AND TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
In determining transfer admissibility, the transcripts of applicants for admission will be evaluated and grade point average(s) calculated based on the grade points assigned by the CSUF grading policy, e.g. a grade of B+ at Cypress College will be calculated for admissions purposes as being worth 3.3 grade points per semester units.
Plus and minus grading will have no effect upon the admissions applicability of community college coursework that has been general education "certified" by California community college(s) as per CSU Executive Order 1100.
