Interim Progress Reports Graduate Students

Policy Statement

Interim Progress Reports (Mid-Term Grades)

Interim Progress Reports are an important component of student success, as they provide timely feedback to students about academic expectations. Faculty are required to submit Interim Progress Reports for all graduate students, degree and non-degree. Interim Progress Reports are used for advising purposes and are not recorded on the student’s academic transcript.

Interim grades are not required for mini- and half-semester courses. There may be a limited number of other courses where early evaluation is inappropriate or impossible.

Rationale

Interim progress reports indicate to graduate students their grade range and academic performance in full-term classes at mid-semester. Students are encouraged to use these reports as the basis of conversation with faculty about their progress and standing in classes and to seek any additional supports the progress reports indicate may be needed.

Applicability Of The Policy

All SUNY Oneonta faculty and graduate students.

Policy Elaboration

Grading Scale for Mid-Term Grades

3 - Exceeds minimum requirements*

2 - Meets minimum requirements*

1 - Below minimum requirements*

0 - Faculty unable to provide evaluation

*minimum requirements for earning credit for a course; individual majors may require higher grades in specific courses or for courses serving as a prerequisite.

Definitions

At the Graduate Level:

“Exceeds minimum requirements” includes:

• Grades of “A” through “B+” in courses that require a minimum grade of a “B”
• Grades of “A” through “B” in courses that require a minimum grade of a “B-”
• "Pass" for Pass/Fail grading

“Meets minimum requirements” includes:

• Grade of “B” in courses that require a minimum grade of a “B”
• Grade of “B-” in courses that require a minimum grade of a “B-”

“Below minimum requirements” includes:

• Grades of “C+” or lower
• Grade of “B-” in courses that require a minimum grade of a “B”
• “Fail” for Pass/Fail grading

Procedures

Interim grades are due from faculty within the first six weeks of the semester. Specific deadlines are available on the Key Dates and Deadlines distributed prior to the beginning of each semester. They are also available on the Registrar’s web page. Interim grades are provided to students via web services prior to the last day to withdraw from an individual course.

There may be a limited number of other courses where early evaluation is inappropriate or impossible.

Students are encouraged to follow their degree progress on DegreeWorks and to consult with their advisor with any questions about degree requirements.

Forms

None

Contacts

Questions related to the daily operational interpretation of this policy should be directed to:

Provost

607-436-­2517

provost@oneonta.edu

Related Documents/Policies

https://suny.oneonta.edu/policy-library/policies-z/grading-policies

Effective Date

Approved by the President/Provost on 5/10/2024