The University Registrar provides the following guidance on Grade Roster Posting Options. You can locate instructions on posting grades and grade-related forms from the Registrar's Faculty site (required login).
Grade options available within the Grade Roster are noted below. The Grading Basis of the course will determine which options are available for selection on the roster. A complete listing of grades for The Ohio State University can be found online (under Chapter 3335-8-21: Marks.).
Grade |
Definition/Example |
“A”, “A-“ |
The instructor judged the student to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course in an excellent manner. The student's performance was judged to be in this range of high quality based upon a comparison with other students in the course, and/or with students who have taken the course previously, and/or the instructor's personal expectations relative to the stated objectives of the course, based on the instructor's experience and expertise. |
“B+”, “B” , “B-“ |
The instructor judged the student to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course in an above-average manner. The student's performance was judged to be in this range of above-average quality based upon a comparison with other students in the course, and/or with students who have taken the course previously, and/or the instructor's personal expectations relative to the stated objectives of the course, based on the instructor's experience and expertise. |
“C+”, “C”, “C-“ |
The instructor judged the student to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course in an average manner. The student's performance was judged to be in this range of average quality based upon a comparison with other students in the course, and/or students who have taken the course previously, and/or the instructor's personal expectations relative to the stated objectives of the course, based on the instructor's experience and expertise. |
“D+”, “D” |
The instructor judged the student to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course in a low but acceptable manner. The student's performance was judged to be in this range of below average but acceptable quality based upon a comparison with other students in the course, and/or with students who have taken the course previously, and/or the instructor's personal expectations relative to the stated objectives of the course, based on the instructor's experience and expertise. |
“E” |
The instructor judged the student not to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course. Credit for a course in which the mark "E" has been received can be obtained only by repeating and passing the course in class (see rules 3335-8-23 to 3335-8-28 of the Administrative Code). |
“I”- incomplete |
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“IX” – extension of incomplete |
An extension beyond the date grades are due for the quarter, semester, or session following that in which the "I" was received requires concurrence of the instructional unit's dean, director, or college secretary. Any decision extending the period shall set forth the time in which the student shall complete the work and a copy of the decision shall be forwarded to the office of the university registrar. Registrar’s Note: Do not assign an “IX” grade directly on the grade roster. An Extension of Incomplete form must be submitted to OUR. |
“EN” – nonattendance |
This mark shall be used to indicate that the student was properly registered for the course, but failed to complete the course because of non-attendance. It does not differentiate between the student who never attended or stopped attending at some point during the academic term. When assigning this mark, an instructor must also provide some indication (e.g. day or week of the academic term) of when the student stopped attending the course. This mark shall be treated as an “E” for the purpose of calculating a student’s point-hour ratio. Registrar’s Note: If an “EN” grade is selected, a “Last Attendance Week” must also be entered. This is the best estimate of when a student stopped attending. If the student never attended class, “Before Term” should be selected. |
“P” |
This mark is used to indicate that the student has shown satisfactory progress in a series or sequence of courses where the mark is not recorded until the final quarter, semester, or session of the series or sequence is completed. Until such time as a final mark is recorded, the mark of "P" shall be given and the credit shall be counted as hours only, and shall not be considered in determining a student's point-hour ratio under rule 3335-8-26 of the Administrative Code. When a final mark is submitted by the instructor, all previous "P" marks shall assume and be recorded with the value of this final mark. |
“PA” – pass, “NP” – nonpass |
The grade pass "PA" means the student has satisfied the stated objectives of the course, and the grade non-pass "NP" is the equivalent of the grade "E." These marks may be used at the option of undergraduate or continuing education students only, subject to the following conditions:
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“R” – registered to audit |
Registrar’s Note: If a failing grade is indicated for an audit class, the class will be dropped by the Registrar’s Office after the grade is posted. |
“S” – satisfactory, “U” – unsatisfactory |
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“W” – withdrew |
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“NG” – no grade |
Registrar’s Note: The “NG” grade is used to denote a missing grade. If no grade is reported, and “NG” will be assigned by the Registrar’s Office so the grade roster can be finalized. This grade should not be posted by anyone other than staff in OUR. |