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Minimum passing grades are D- for undergraduate credit and C for graduate credit (note: a C- does not count for graduate credit). However, University requirements or individual programs may have higher course grade requirements to successfully pass a course.

The proposal should include: a brief rationale for the course; a complete course description including alignment with state, national, and professional standards; a proposed textbook and estimated cost.

The grades of A, B, C, D and P are passing grades. Grades of F and U are failing grades. R and I are interim grades. Grades of W and X are final grades carrying no credit.

The following grades are used: A — excellent; B — good; C — fair in undergraduate courses and minimum passing in courses for graduate credit; D — minimum passing in undergraduate courses; F — failed. In addition, plus and minus grades may be used, with the exceptions of A plus, F plus and F minus.

In primary and secondary schools, a D is usually the lowest passing grade. However, there are some schools that consider a C the lowest passing grade, so the general standard is that anything below a 60% or 70% is failing, depending on the grading scale.

Usually, most universities grant a pass for any grade higher than a D. Certain universities may only consider grades higher than a C- as passing. Therefore, reviewing your professor's grading policies or consulting with your academic advisor before opting for pass/fail is essential.