The College uses a percentage grading system of 1 to 100%, and the course passing grade for most courses is 50%. Promotion to the next semester requires a weighted grade point average of 60% subject to the rules outlined in the Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Policy PDF.
Below are other transcript designations used by Mohawk College. Details and the uses of each are fully defined in the Grading and Transcript Policy PDF. This policy also establishes the criteria for award of Dean's Honours and Honours Graduate designations.
Percentage Grading System
| Percentage Grade | Status |
|---|---|
| 100 to 50% | Passing grade (in most programs) |
| Less than 50% | Failing grade |
Other Transcript Designations
| Code | Status |
|---|---|
| AC | Attendance Complete |
| AN | Attendance Not Met |
| AU | Audit |
| E | Exemption Granted |
| I | Incomplete |
| UW | Unofficial Withdrawal |
| CR | Credit Granted |
| R | Requirements Met |
| FL | Requirements Not Met |
Exceptions to the Grading System
All programs must meet a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of 60% or more, however, approved exceptions to the course passing grade and promotion WGPA can be found below.
Program of Study | Program Code | Exception to Policy |
|---|---|---|
| All Apprenticeship Programs |
| |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structure Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance | 289 269 |
|
BBA (Pathway Building Renovation Technology) BBA (Pathway Business) BBA (Pathway Motive Power Technician) BBA (Pathway Electrician)
| 621 622 623 624 |
|
| CE Disability Management - Return to Work Coordinator | 038 |
|
| Condominium Management | 912 |
|
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Cardiovascular Technology | 717 728 |
|
| General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes | 278, 478 |
|
| Massage Therapy | 469 |
|
| Practical Nursing | 715, 758 |
|
| Pharmacy Technician | 407 |
|
| Quality Engineering Technician (NDE) | 436, 439 |
|
CE Course | Program Code | Exception to Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Informatics | NRSG10147 |
|
| Pharmacology | NRSG10148 |
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| Nursing in Ontario | NRSG10150 |
|
| Research in Nursing | NRSG10151 |
|
| Relational Practice | NRSG10152 |
|
| Health Assessment | NRSG10153 |
|
| Health and Transitions | NRSG10154 |
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| Healing and Episodic Health Challenges | NRSG10155 |
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| Coronary Care 1 | NRSG10156 |
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| Coronary Care 2 | NRSG10157 |
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| Pre-clinical Readiness | NRSG10174 |
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| Transition to Practice for Nurses (IEN) - NTI | NRSG 10182 |
|
Previous Grading Systems
Reflected on transcripts with grades posted prior to Fall 2009.
Please note that courses taken prior to Fall 2009 required 60% for a passing grade. Any course below 60%, therefore, is a non-passing grade and the course needs to be retaken.
Previous Numeric/Alpha Grades
| Effective Fall 2004 | Fall 1991 – Spring 2004 | 1978 – Spring 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| % Range: | Alpha Grades: | Numeric Grades: |
| 100 – 95 | A+ | 4 (Range of Excellent) |
| 94 – 90 | A | |
| 89 – 85 | A- | |
| 84 – 80 | B+ | 3 (Range of Good) |
| 79 – 75 | B | |
| 74 – 70 | B- | |
| 69 – 65 | C+ | 2 (Range of Acceptable – Pass) |
| 64 – 60 | C | |
| 59 – 0 | F | Range of Unacceptable |
Current and Previous Other Designations
| Effective Fall 2004 | Fall 1991 – Spring 2004 | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AC | AC | Attendance Complete |
| AN | AN | Attendance Not Met |
| AU | AU | Audit |
| E | E | Exemption Granted |
| I | I | Incomplete |
| UW | UW | Unofficial Withdrawal |
| CR | CR | Credit Granted |
| R | R | Requirements Met |
| FL | F | Requirements Not Met |
Promotion Policy:
Summary of Promotion Policy
Refer to the Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Policy PDF for more information and details about your academic promotion status.
| Weighted GPA | 0 Failures | 1 Failure | More Than One Failure |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 50% | Compulsory Withdrawal | Compulsory Withdrawal | |
| > = 50% and < 60% | Promote with Advice | Promote with Advice | Probation |
| > = 60% | Promote with Good Standing | Promote with Advice | Probation |
