Academic Policies

Grading System

Grade Points & Codes

The grade point system outlined below shall be used in determining eligibility for participation in all extra-curricular activities such as athletics; all intercollegiate competition; fraternity and sorority membership; the awarding of honors, such as membership in Alpha Chi and other honorary organizations; and placement on the Dean's List and Honor Roll. HSU operates on a standard four point grading system. Letter grades are assigned for all courses and quality points are assigned as follows:

Letter Grade

Interpretation

Quality Points

A

Excellent

4

B

Good

3

C

Average

2

D

Below Average

1

F

Failed

0

I

Incomplete

0

AU

Audit

0

CR

Credit

0

NC

No Credit

0

W

Withdrawal

0

WC

Covid-19 Related Withdrawal (Spring 2020 ONLY)

0

NR

No Grade Submitted

0

AC

Administrative Cancellation of Enrollment

0

*HSU does not grade on the +/- system