Grades represent the course faculty’s evaluation of a student's achievement in the course. Each letter grade in a graduate course is interpreted as a letter grade and Grade Point Average (GPA) as described below:
| Letter Grade | Percentage | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | 95 - 100% | 4.0 |
| B+ | 90 - 94% | 3.5 |
| B | 85 - 89% | 3.0 |
| C+ | 77 - 84% | 2.5 |
| C | 70 - 76% | 2.0 |
| F | Below 70% | 0.0 |
| AU | Audit | |
| W | Withdrawal with permission | |
| I | Work incomplete due to emergency/other extenuating circumstances |
Grade Points are multiplied by the credit value of the course in calculating the Grade Point Average. Transfer credit is not calculated in the Grade Point Average.
Notre Dame of Maryland University requires a Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale for graduation from any of the Graduate Degree or Certificate Programs of Study.