Policies and Guidelines Undergraduate
Grades and Grading
The Faculty of Information follows the University of Toronto Assessment and Grading Practices Policy. This policy details the Faculty’s policy on course procedures, examinations, and other assessments in courses. Also covered: the grade review and approval process; exceptional circumstances and academic appeals; conflicts of interest; and procedures in the event of disruptions to the academic program.
The Faculty also adheres to the following grade interpretation guideline for undergraduate level work:
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This table is the University of Toronto grading scale for undergraduate students. Final grades at the undergraduate level are presented as numerical grades with a corresponding letter grade on official UofT transcripts.
| Numerical Grade | Letter Grade | Refined Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.0 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.0 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.7 |
| 77-79 | B+ | 3.3 |
| 73-76 | B | 3.0 |
| 70-72 | B- | 2.7 |
| 67-69 | C+ | 2.3 |
| 63-66 | C | 2.0 |
| 60-62 | C- | 1.7 |
| 57-59 | D+ | 1.3 |
| 53-56 | D | 1.0 |
| 50-52 | D- | 0.7 |
| 0-49 | F (Fail) | 0.0 |
The following non-grade symbols may appear on grade reports and transcripts instead of course marks and /or equivalent letter grades. They have no grade point or term sessional average values:
- CR / NCR: Credit / No Credit. Used to report results for academic requirements such as Co-op or courses taken abroad in partner institutions. The grades CR and NCR have no numerical equivalence and are not included in the calculation of Sessional and Cumulative Grade Point Averages.
- GWR: Grade withheld pending review under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.
- IPR: (Course) in progress.
- NGA: No grade available.
- SDF: Standing deferred on the basis of incomplete course work because of medical or similar reasons (to be replaced by a regular mark before the expiry of a specified extension period).
- WDR: Granted privilege of late withdrawal without academic penalty from a course due to circumstances beyond the student’s control.
The following non-grade statements may appear on grade reports and transcripts in conjunction with the course mark and letter grade:
- EXT: Extra course. Not for degree credit; course has no effect on status or grade point average.
Examinations
Special examinations may be provided for students who cannot write their final examinations, or whose exam performance is adversely affected by reason of illness, domestic affliction, or other causes.
Requests for special consideration must be submitted within three days after the examination period, along with a medical certificate (which includes a statement that the student was examined at the time of their illness), or other supporting evidence. Students should consult their academic advisor about how to proceed.
Medical certificates must: (1) confirm that the student was adversely affected by their health problems; (2) show the dates of illness; and (3) state that the physician was consulted at the time of illness.
No supplemental examinations are permitted.