Minus Grades Fact Sheet

In accordance with the Faculty Senate resolution of December 14, 2006, the University of Florida’s grading scale will be changed effective with the Summer 2009 term to include minus grades. The decision was made in order to provide faculty with more options for assigning grades.

This comparative chart depicts the changes to the official grading scale:

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When will the university begin assigning minus grades?
   Minus grades will be an available grade option effective with the Summer A 2009 term, which begins May 11.
2. Will minus grades be assigned retroactively to terms prior to Summer A 2009?
   No, minus grades will not become an accepted grade option prior to May 11, 2009. Any grades and their respective grade points earned prior to May 11, 2009, will not be affected by the addition of minus grades.
3. What letter grade must a student earn to receive an S if they choose S/U option?
   The requirements for the S/U grade option have not changed. A grade of C or better is required to earn an S. Conversely, a grade of C- or below will earn a grade of U.
4. How is the cumulative GPA calculated?
   Using the conversion tables above, multiply the grade value times the number of credit hours for each course. Divide the total number of grade points by the total number of credit hours carried (excluding S-U hours).
5. When do class syllabi need to reflect minus grades?
   Class syllabi for Summer A 2009 and beyond should reflect the new grade values prior to the start of advance Summer/Fall 2009 registration (March 2009) for all offered courses.
6. Will grade point average (GPA) requirements for honors designations change?
   Please consult your college dean’s office or the catalog's requirements for honors designations.
7. Are professors required to assign minus grades?
   Minus grades will be an option that professors may choose when assigning grades.
8. If a student receives an A- will they be eligible to earn President’s Honor Roll?
   No, students will appear on the President’s Honor Roll if they achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA with at least 15 hours of graded academic course work (no S-U grades) in the fall or spring semester. Students registered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) may be allowed to vary the number of credit hours required, following certification by the DRC.
9. Will the grade point average (GPA) for the Dean’s List be changing?
   Please consult your college dean’s office or the catalog's requirements for Dean’s List.
10. Will a student earn general education credit with a grade of C-?
    No, a grade of C or better is required to earn general education credit. Go to:  http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/advisinggened.html 
11. How will the new minus grades impact the repeat course policy?
    There will be no change in the repeat course policy. Go to: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html#repeatcoursework
12. Will writing and math requirement (Gordon Rule) credit be earned with a grade of C-?
    No, a grade of C or better is required to satisfy the writing and math requirement. Go to: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/advisinggordon.html

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