MICA utilizes a 4-point scale for the calculation of grade point average (GPA). Grades and quality points per credit are as follows:

A+ 4.0

A 4.0

A- 3.7

B+ 3.3

B 3.0

B- 2.7

C+ 2.3

C 2.0

C- 1.7

D+ 1.3

D 1.0

F 0.0

The grades listed below are not used in calculation of grade point average (GPA):

AUD Audit

I Incomplete

P Pass

R Repeat

TR Transfer

W Withdrawal

Grades are posted electronically and may be accessed by the student through the MyMICA Student Center.

All MFA grades are on a Pass (P)/Fail (F) system. The MAT, MPS and MAAE programs are letter graded and students must earn a B or better to pass a course and to maintain a "B" or better in all coursework to continue in the program. Graduate students enrolling in undergraduate courses must earn a "B" or better in order to receive graduate credit for the course.

Incomplete grades (I) may be awarded in circumstances where the student has not completed assigned work by the end of the semester due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. An Incomplete Contract, obtained through the Office of Enrollment Services, is required, and must be signed by the student, the supervising faculty member, and department chair. The contract is turned in to Enrollment Services by the instructor at the time of grading. Incompletes must be fulfilled by the fourth week of classes of the subsequent semester, unless and extension is approved by the Registrar. If the contract is not fulfilled by the designated deadline, the grade is automatically changed to a failure (F).

Grades are permanent after one year of the semester's final grade date and may not be changed under any circumstance.