Jul 01, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

FGSBS Grading Policies


Grades

  • The FGSBS uses a letter grade system from A to F.
  • All grades are converted to points in computing grade point averages (GPA).
  • The FGSBS does not adds a plus or a minus to the grade.
  • Enrolling in a different elective course from one already completed with a low grade is permitted only upon approval from the FGSBS office.
  • Work completed at another graduate school is not transferrable to the FGSBS.

Grade Point Chart

Grade Point Grade Interpretations
A 4 Well above the passing standard; meets program requirements.
B 3 Above the passing standard; meets program requirements.
C 2 Fails to meet requirements for core courses.
  • Core course must be retaken.
Passing standard; meets requirements for elective courses and non-core courses.
D 1 Below the passing standard; does not meet program requirements.
  • Course must be retaken.
F 0 Well below the passing standard; does not meet degree requirements.
  • Course must be retaken

Grading Scale

The following scale applies to all courses at the FGSBS.

  1. 100-90 = A
  2. 89-80 = B
  3. 79-70 = C
  4. 69-60 = D
  5. 59 and below = F

Further information about the TTUHSC El Paso Grading Policies, please refer to HSCEP OP: 59.05, Grading Procedures and Academic Regulations

Students Covered by This Policy

  • These grading policies apply to all enrolled FGSBS students.
  • These policies do not cover course work done for other degree programs in which the student may be enrolled.