Have you ever checked your student’s grades and seen some letters you don’t typically associate with grades? This post discusses traditional grades A-F and their GPA calculation, as well as explain what grades FA, S, and U mean.
You are most likely familiar with the typical letter grades A-F. Auburn University does not do + (plus) or – (minus) grades, so the letter grade a student receives is how their GPA is calculated.
A = Superior | 4.0 GPA
B = Good | 3.0 GPA
C = Acceptable | 2.0 GPA
D = Passing | 1.0 GPA
F = Failing | 0.0 GPA
FA = Failure for excessive absences | 0.0 GPA
Students should consult the AU Bulletin for clarification on what grade is needed to fulfill degree and pre-requisite requirements. For example, a C is required in the ENGL 1100 to be eligible to take ENGL 1120.
Parents and students can quickly and easily calculate GPA using this tool on Auburn’s website.
Some class grades are not calculated into a student’s GPA and are simply pass/fail. Those grades are “S” and “U”.
S = Satisfactory.
A grade of “S” indicates that the student has met the minimum requirements to pass a course. This grade is not calculated into a student’s GPA but will count towards their degree requirements.
U = Unsatisfactory.
While the grade of “U” will not be calculated into a student’s GPA,
students will not receive credit for completing the course. If the course is
required for graduation, the student must retake the course and receive a
satisfactory grade to fulfill their course requirements.
For more information on grade definitions, click here.
To understand what grades are or are not calculated into your student’s GPA, click here.
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