Grading System

Trevecca Nazarene University's grading system, based on class work and examinations, is as follows:

Description Grade Quality Points
Exceptional A 4.0
A- 3.7
Superior B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
Average C+ 2.3
*Passing C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
F 0.0

*Note: A grade lower than a C in a course must be repeated.

Incomplete “I” Given for sickness or emergency reasons near end of a course. The incomplete must be approved by the teacher and the program director. The “I” must be removed within six weeks or the grade will be based on points earned for completed work.
Withdrawal “W” Granted to a student who officially withdraws from a class before the end of day 21 for most courses or day 35 for 12-week courses. The grade of “W” may be assigned by the program director or the school dean in extenuating circumstances.