Grading
Duquesne University Undergraduate Grading Scale
| A | = | 93-100 | Distinguished scholarly work |
| A- | = | 90-92 | |
| B+ | = | 87-89 | |
| B | = | 83-86 | Normal progress toward degree |
| B- | = | 80-82 | |
| C+ | = | 77-79 | |
| C | = | 70-76 | |
| D | = | 60-69 | Student subject to faculty action |
| F | = | Below 60 | Failure |
| I | = | Incomplete | Should have satisfactorily completed 70-80% of requirements |
Note: To qualify for an incomplete ("I" grade), students should have satisfactorily completed 70-80% of course requirements by the course end date. Check with your instructor for any additional preferences he or she may have about offering the "I" grade option.
Duquesne University Graduate Grading Scale
| A | = | 93-100 | Distinguished scholarly work |
| A- | = | 90-92 | |
| B+ | = | 87-89 | |
| B | = | 83-86 | Normal progress toward degree |
| B- | = | 80-82 | |
| C+ | = | 77-79 | |
| C | = | 70-76 | Student subject to faculty action |
| F | = | Below 70 | Failure |
| I | = | Incomplete | Should have satisfactorily completed 70-80% of requirements |
Note: The "D" grade does not exist at the graduate level. At the master’s level, scores below 70% equate to the "F" grade. To qualify for an incomplete ("I" grade), students should have satisfactorily completed 70-80% of course requirements by the course end date. Check with your instructor for any additional preferences he or she may have about offering the "I" grade option.
Paralegal Institute Grading Scale
| A | = | 94-100 | (4.00) |
| A- | = | 90-93 | (3.75) |
| B+ | = | 87-89 | (3.25) |
| B | = | 83-86 | (3.00) |
| B- | = | 80-82 | (2.75) |
| C+ | = | 75-79 | (2.25) |
| C | = | 70-74 | (2.0) |
| D | = | 60-69 | (1.0) |
| F | = | Below 60 | (0.0) |
| I | = | Incomplete | Should have satisfactorily completed 70-80% of requirements |
Note: Course credits graded Incomplete or Withdrawal do not earn CEUs and if required for program completion, must be repeated and passed. Students receiving an incomplete ("I") grade have six (6) weeks (three (3) weeks for the summer session) from the original due date to complete course requirements. After that time the "I" will be changed to an "F".