Course Numbering, Units and Grades
Graduate Course Numbering and Unit System
Graduate-level course numbers begin at 600; some upper-level undergraduate courses (400 level) are also approved for graduate credit. Units reflect the extent of involvement in the program of study and research and the use of university resources.
Courses at the 400 level carry 4 units per credit hour.Courses in the 600-898 and 901-998 series carry 6 units per credit hour.
799 master's thesis research carries 12 units per credit hour.
899 doctoral dissertation research carries 18 units per credit hour.
More detailed information about course numbers and the unit system is available in the Graduate School Catalog.
Grades
The grading system for graduate students differs in several ways from the system for undergraduates. Please check the Graduate School Catalog for detailed information about,
- letter grades
- pass-fail grades
- temporary and final grades
- incomplete grades
- process for appealing a grade