Grades

Grading System: Class Grades and Grade Points

Instructors are required to file with the University Registrar grades for all classes a student takes for academic credit. While instructors are fee to set the standard of performance they expect in their classes, a uniform scale is published to encourage general agreement on the meaning of grades.

Grades in the summer are the same as those used during the fall and spring semesters. Letter grades with a numeric value are given for all classes at the University of Connecticut. They are:

A grade of A+ with a value of 4.3 is possible in graduate level classes only. A, B, C and D are passing grades. In graduate classes, the marks of S for Satisfactory and U for Unsatisfactory may be given in place of letter grades in selected classes.

Obtain Final Grades

All students, including non-UConn or non-degree students, receive their final grades by logging onto the University’s online Student Administration System. Grades are posted by the end of the fourth day following completion of the final exam period for the term. Detailed instructions for non-degree students accessing the Student Administration System (PeopleSoft) are provided.