Barnard Grading System

Academic standing and eligibility for graduation are determined by both the number of courses completed and the grades achieved.  Barnard's grading policies differ from those of other schools at the University.  The applicable grading system and policies are determined by the college in which the student is  matriculated (not those of the University division offering the course). 

The system used for Barnard students is described below: 

Grades

Description

A+, A, A-

Excellent

B+, B, B-

Good

C+, C

Satisfactory

C-, D

Unsatisfactory but passing

F

Failure

P

Passed without a specific grade on student's election of P/D/F option

P*

Passed in a course for which only a grade of P or F is allowed

I

Incomplete

X

Absence from final examination

Y

For the first half of a two-semester course in which the grade for the second semester is the grade for the entire course

W

Approved withdrawal after "drop" deadline

UW

Withdrawal from a course without official notification to Registrar

Pass/Fail grades are recorded for all students in certain courses, (e.g., physical education) where pass/fail is the only grading option.

Pass/Fail grades elected by individual students in fully graded courses are subject to Barnard’s Pass/D/Fail policies described here. [link to our PDF page]