Grades

Class lists are distributed to faculty members after final registration. Official class lists are published by MJI prior to the first day of classes. To accommodate late registrants, additional class lists are published after the first and second week of classes, and then again at mid-term. A student whose name does not appear on the class list or who cannot present a registration slip or receipt will not be permitted to attend classes. 

Faculty members are requested to announce their personal attendance policies at the beginning of each course. Students are encouraged to vigorously adhere to those policies.  

The appropriate faculty member or the Dean will notify students with unsatisfactory attendance and/or performance regarding these matters. Instances of unsatisfactory performance may be subject to action by the Institute. 

Examinations and Term Papers

Faculty members will retain final examinations and term papers for at least one semester. Students may have access to these papers for review, upon written request to the faculty member.

Final Grades and Marks

Faculty members have the exclusive responsibility for determining the requirements and grading standards for each course. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform students of grading standards and procedures at the beginning of each course. Final grades and marks for all degree credit courses are sent to students subsequent to the conclusion of each semester. 

The following grade point values are assigned for each grade:

A+      = 4.0                                        C         = 2.0

A        = 4.0                                        C-        = 1.7

A-      = 3.7                                        D+       = 1.3

B+      = 3.3                                        D         = 1.0

B         = 3.0                                        D-        = 0.7

B-      = 2.7                                        F          = 0.0

C+      = 2.3

Passing grades are “A+” through “D-”. “F” denotes a fail and is calculated as part of the student’s Grade Point Average but earns no credits toward graduation. The failing grades of “WF” (withdrew failing) and “WU” (student stopped attending class) are recorded but are not counted in the student’s Grade Point Average. For Pass/Fail courses a pass is recorded as “P” and fail as an “F”. The grade from a Pass/Fail course is not counted in the Grade Point Average. Required core courses in a student’s concentration may not be taken as Pass/Fail.

Other Marks

The mark of “I” (Incomplete) is given at the discretion of the faculty member when a student has not completed some assignment or examination. 

There is a deadline of two semesters to finish work reflected by the mark of “Incomplete.” Failure to complete the course work by the deadline will result in a final grade of “F.”

Students who submit their final work to faculty within the two-semester grace period must also advise the MJI academic office in writing of such submissions. This written and dated notice will become part of the student’s permanent grade record and will protect the student’s grade status should the faculty member turn in the actual grade change subsequent to the two-semester grace period. Failure to submit such written notice to the MJI academic office could result in an uncontestable grade of F replacing the Incomplete.

Students who officially withdraw from a class before the end of the fourteenth week of the semester will receive a mark of “WP” if they were passing when they withdrew, or a “WF” if they were failing. Neither grade will be calculated as part of the Grade Point Average (GPA). A student who withdraws after the end of the fourteenth week will receive a failing grade of F, and this result will be counted in the student’s grade point average. Students who stop attending class without officially withdrawing receive the disciplinary mark of "WU." A student will receive the mark of “NG” or “No Grade” in the event that the instructor fails to submit any grade for a particular student.

The mark of “Q” is used whenever students are administratively withdrawn from a course or courses either through no fault of their own or because of inappropriate admission into the course(s). This can happen when a course is unexpectedly cancelled mid term; subsequent information reveals that the student does not have the requisite background for the course(s); or, for a variety of other reasons.

Students auditing courses will receive an AU grade on their transcripts for those courses. No credit will be awarded for audited courses nor will they be used in determining GPAs. Subsequent to completion of an audited course, the status of the course cannot be changed to a graded course.

Students who change their program of study will retain the credits completed and earned during their earlier program. Grades earned in the earlier program will continue to be calculated as part of the cumulative Grade Point Average.

Reporting Course Grades and Marks

Final class lists and reporting forms for recording course grades and marks are distributed to all faculty members shortly before the conclusion of the semester in either hard copy or on-line. Faculty members ascertain that the names of all students enrolled in class appear on the final recording form. If for some reason a student’s name does not appear on the recording form, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to add the student’s name along with the course grade.

Final grades are to be submitted by faculty to the office of Academic Administration or the Registrar no later than two weeks after the completion of the scheduled final examination. Thereafter, report cards will be made available to students via U.S. mail.