Grades
At the end of the program, you will receive letter grades to let you know how well you’ve done in your classes.
This is our grading scale:
(See below for a more detailed explanation of grades.)
This is our grading scale:
(See below for a more detailed explanation of grades.)
Passing Grades97-100% = A+
93-96% = A 90-92% = A- 87-89% = B+ 83-86% = B 80-82% = B- 77-79% = C+ 73-76% = C 70-72% = C- |
Non-Passing Grades67-69% = D+
63-66% = D 60-62% = D- 0-59% = F R (Repeat) - An “R” grade is a non-passing grade which will be included on student grade transcripts, but does not affect a student’s G.P.A. An “R” grade is an earned grade given to students who demonstrate strong effort to fulfill the course requirements |
How will your teachers determine your grades?
At the beginning of each class, each teacher will give you a syllabus--a paper with important information about the class. The syllabus tells you what you will study in the class, what we expect you to learn, the kinds of assignments and tests you will have, and what you need to do to get a good grade. Your teachers all want you to do well in class and will do their best to help you understand the class material, practice it effectively, and do well on quizzes and tests.
How to check your grades
You will be able to see your grades online about a week after the program ends. UCI does not send out paper copies or e-mail reports of grades to ESL students. To see your grades, go to this website: https://ce.uci.edu/courses/secure/signin.asp. Click on "My Account" and then “Create new account” and type in the information it requests. Be sure to type your name exactly the same as it is in UCI’s official records. Remember your password! After you’ve signed in, click on “View unofficial transcript/grade cards” on the left to see your grades. If you have any trouble, please call 1-949-824-5418.
You have one week from the time after your grades have been submitted by your instructor to notify the instructor about any grade question, mistake, or dispute. You may contact your instructor directly through the instructor's email on your syllabus. If you don't hear back from your instructor within a couple of days, please contact our IP Front Desk staff at ip@ce.uci.edu for further assistance.
Click below to download more detailed instructions on getting your grades online.
You have one week from the time after your grades have been submitted by your instructor to notify the instructor about any grade question, mistake, or dispute. You may contact your instructor directly through the instructor's email on your syllabus. If you don't hear back from your instructor within a couple of days, please contact our IP Front Desk staff at ip@ce.uci.edu for further assistance.
Click below to download more detailed instructions on getting your grades online.
| how_to_view_your_final_grades_online.pdf |
What to do if you think there is a mistake in your grades
If you disagree with the grade you received, you should do this:
- Ask your teacher why you received the grade. (Don't be afraid. It's completely OK to do this. Your teacher won't mind.)
- If you can't reach your teacher, or if you still think there's something wrong, talk to someone from the Academic Advising team. We'll check into it.
Explanation of grades
Passing Grades:
A (90% - 100%) Reached course objectives at a highly proficient level as shown by
• Superior completion of all assigned work
• Well above average performance on all class assessments
• Active and productive participation in all class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
B (80% - 89%) Reached course objectives at a proficient level as shown by
• Above average completion of all assigned work
• Above average performance on all class assessments
• Active and productive participation in all class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
C (70% - 79%) Reached course objectives at an acceptable level as shown by
• Acceptable completion of assigned work
• Acceptable performance on most class assessments
• Participation in most class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
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Non-passing Grades:
D (60% - 69%) Reached some but not all course objectives as shown by
• Acceptable completion of some but not all assigned work
• Acceptable performance on some but not all class assessments
• Participation in some class activities*
• (Not promoted to next level.)
F ( <60% ) Reached fewer than half of the course objectives as shown by
• Acceptable completion of less than half the assigned work*
• Acceptable performance on few class assessments*
• Participation in few class activities*
• (Not promoted to next level.)
* includes by reason of absence and/or work not submitted
Passing Grades:
A (90% - 100%) Reached course objectives at a highly proficient level as shown by
• Superior completion of all assigned work
• Well above average performance on all class assessments
• Active and productive participation in all class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
B (80% - 89%) Reached course objectives at a proficient level as shown by
• Above average completion of all assigned work
• Above average performance on all class assessments
• Active and productive participation in all class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
C (70% - 79%) Reached course objectives at an acceptable level as shown by
• Acceptable completion of assigned work
• Acceptable performance on most class assessments
• Participation in most class activities
• (Student will be promoted to next level.)
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Non-passing Grades:
D (60% - 69%) Reached some but not all course objectives as shown by
• Acceptable completion of some but not all assigned work
• Acceptable performance on some but not all class assessments
• Participation in some class activities*
• (Not promoted to next level.)
F ( <60% ) Reached fewer than half of the course objectives as shown by
• Acceptable completion of less than half the assigned work*
• Acceptable performance on few class assessments*
• Participation in few class activities*
• (Not promoted to next level.)
* includes by reason of absence and/or work not submitted
Course Proficiency Scale
Click on the images below to open larger. This chart explains what you will successfully accomplish at the end of each course and level.
