Grading System
The University of Alberta uses a letter grading system for most courses. For students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research the minimum passing course grade is C+. In addition, some courses are offered on a credit/fail basis. The grade distribution according to the four-point system is as follows:
Course Grades Obtained by Graduate Students:
| Level | Alpha | Grade Point | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | ||
| Excellent | A | 4.0 | |
| A- | 3.7 | ||
| B+ | 3.3 | ||
| Good | B | 3.0 | Minimum admission GPA |
| B- | 2.7 | Min. Academic Standing GPA | |
| Satisfactory | C+ | 2.3 | Minimum Course Pass Mark |
| Failure | C | 2.0 | |
| Failure | C- | 1.7 | |
| Failure | D+ | 1.3 | |
| Failure | D | 1.0 | |
| Failure | F | 0.0 |