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Academic Standing and Grading Systems

The Grade Point Average (GPA) system is applicable to all graduate students admitted from AY05/06 onwards.

1. Grades and grade points are assigned as follows:

These grades are also applicable to all current students with effect from AY05/06.

2. The following non-letter grades and notations will be used

AT - By attendance only
IP - In Progress
W - Withdrawal
X - Absent

3. Term Grade Point Average (TGPA)

TGPA represents the grade point average of all courses attempted by a student in any term of studye

‘Term’ refers to either semester, trimester or quarter as defined periods of study in each programme.

4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA represents the grade point average of all courses attempted by a student up to the time of calculation of the CPA.

5. The TPGA and CGPA will be reflected in a student’s transcript.

6. Courses that are exempted and courses approved as transfer credits will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. However, they will be counted towards the AU requirement for graduation, and reflected in the transcript.

7. A Fail (F) grade obtained in a course, and a new grade attained for any subsequent repeats, will be counted in the calculation of TGPA and CGPA. The grades for all attempts will be reflected in the transcript.

8. Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance

Coursework programmes

Graduation requirements

i. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study

ii. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the completion of the programme.

Satisfactory academic performance

A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress in any term of study if he/she attains a minimum TGPA of 2.50.

Poor academic performance

A student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions:

i. Academic warning if TGPA < 2.50 in any term of study

ii. Candidature termination if TGPA < 2.50 for the second consecutive term of study

iii. Appeal against termination on the grounds of extenuating circumstances may be made, provided the appeal is submitted to the School by the end of the first week of a term. Normally, only one appeal is allowed per candidature.

Research programmes

Graduation requirements

i. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme or school

ii. A minimum CPGA of 3.00 (Master’s) and 3.50 (PhD) after completion of all course requirements

Satisfactory academic performance

A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress in any term of study if he/she satisfies the following conditions:

i. Attained a minimum TGPA of 3.00 (Master’s) and 3.50 (PhD)

ii. Attained at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every course

iii. Completed the qualifying course requirements within the following stipulated period:

Poor academic performance

A student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions: