The OSU grading system is described by 3 academic regulations.
Academic Regulation 17 Lists and defines grades in the OSU grading system.
Academic Regulation 18 Describes the alternative grading system. Knowing how alternative grading is applied will help you make informed decisions regarding your academic record.
Academic Regulation 19 describes the point system and provides an example of how to perform the calculation. You should understand how your GPA is calculated.
Grade
Grade Points
Notation
4.0 grade points per credit
3.7 grade points per credit
3.3 grade points per credit
3.0 grade points per credit
2.7 grade points per credit
2.3 grade points per credit
2.0 grade points per credit
1.7 grade points per credit
1.3 grade points per credit
1.0 grade point per credit
0.7 grade point per credit
0.0 grade point per credit
No grade point per credit
Reserved for Graduate Credit*
Incomplete, no grade points or credits
If not resolved after 12 months or degree conferral, the "I" reverts to the alternate grade.
No grade point per credit
Credit given, no grade points
Credit given, no grade points
Thesis in Progress*
Credit given, no grade points
Accepted Transfer Credit
No credit or grade points
No credit or grade points
No credit or grade points
No credit or grade points
Withdrawal from Audit
* Grade mark not enterable by faculty. Entered by the Office of the Registrar.