Grading and Academic Standards
Faculty members determine grading standards for all grades within individual courses. This information can be found on the course syllabus.
The grading system at Maryville is as follows:
A – Excellent
B – Good
C – Satisfactory
D – Passing
F – Failed
Quality points for calculation of the grade point average (GPA) are assigned as follows:
| Grade |
# of Quality Points |
| A+ |
4.00 |
| A |
4.00 |
| A- |
3.70 |
| B+ |
3.30 |
| B |
3.00 |
| B- |
2.70 |
| C+ |
2.30 |
| C |
2.00 |
| C- |
1.70 |
| D+ |
1.30 |
| D |
1.00 |
| D- |
0.70 |
| F |
0.00 |
Students are graded under this system in all required general education courses, most electives, and unless stated otherwise, all courses taken to meet major requirements.
In some situations, grades of “S” (Satisfactory) and “U” (Unsatisfactory) are used. The “S” grade is understood to be the equivalent of at least a “C.” Most experiential education courses, Maryville College Life Enrichment Program projects, education senior studies (EDU 351), and most internships are graded on this basis. At the student’s option, one elective course each year may be graded “S” or “U.” Students must notify the course instructor and Registrar in writing within the first week of class meetings if they elect to take a course for an "S" or "U."
In the following exceptional circumstances these grades are given:
I. Incomplete - Given as a temporary grade when a course cannot be completed due to reasons beyond the student’s control; becomes an “F” unless the work is carried to completion by the end of the next semester.
W Withdrew - Given when a course is dropped during the first 45 days of classes. This grade does not affect grade point average.