SECTION 2 - THE PROGRAM OF STUDY

V. Grading and Evaluation

The Comparative Literature Program utilizes letter grades (A+ to F) in accordance with the General Regulations outlined in the Bulletin of The Graduate School. The grade of C+, C, or C- in humanities graduate programs throughout the United States is considered an unsatisfactory grade.

A record sheet for each student is on file in the Program office. This sheet notes courses taken, examinations passed, and extracurricular activities. Each academic year, the Executive Committee will conduct a student review, with particular attention to students whose grade levels or rates of progress appear problematical. If a student does not maintain at least an overall B average the student will not be admitted to candidacy.

The Executive Officer shall undertake a regular review of students' progress.

A student who has completed 45 credits and has passed the First Examination is advanced to Level II, and one who has completed 66 credits, passed the Second Examination, and who submits the name of his/her dissertation and name of director is advanced to candidacy and then can be moved to Level III. The credits for an Incomplete course are not counted in determining advancement.

A. Incompletes

To resolve incomplete grades, students must fulfill their obligations within the next two semesters that they are in residence. (Exceptions can be made only with the permission of the Executive Officer.) After two semesters an incomplete grade ("INC") will be automatically transformed into a permanent incomplete ("INP"); exceptions can be made only with the permission of the Executive Officer and the Vice President for Student Affairs. Permanent incompletes will accrue no credit. Students will not normally be regarded as making satisfactory progress toward their degrees if they have two or more incomplete courses on their records. Students with more than two incompletes will be brought to the attention of the Executive Officer to determine whether or not they are making satisfactory progress. Financial aid for students who have more than two incomplete courses on their records may be jeopardized.

B. Course examinations

There must be at least one final paper or a final examination in each course given in the Program. It is strongly recommended that a final examination be given in 89100 and 89200. A final examination is required in 79500.

C. Auditing

A registered auditor is expected to attend courses regularly.

As far as tuition is concerned, there is no distinction between a course taken for credit or audit on Levels I and II; the credits for audited courses are counted with the credits used to determine half-time or full-time status and, consequently, tuition. (For example: A Level I or Level II student registering for three credits taken for credit and four credits taken as an auditor will be charged the full-time tuition rate.)

A Level III student may audit classes with no additional payment.