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The University of Otago uses the following scale to convert numerical marks into grades:

Mark Grade

90–100

A+

85–89

A

80–84

A-

75–79

B+

70–74

B

65–69

B-

60–64

C+

55–59

C

50–54

C-

40–49

Fail D

Below 40

Fail E

Other results you may see on your academic record

Result Description

F

Ungraded Fail

FT

Failed Terms

FC

Failed Compulsory Assessment

 

(Refer to the related article: Result listed as Fail for more information about these)

P

Ungraded Pass

PC

Pass with Credit

PD

Pass with Distinction

PR

In Progress

CP

Comp Pass (Pass by Compensation; an ungraded pass where a course was failed but academic performance was good overall)

MD

Pass with Distinction DP in *

MP

Pass DP in *

AE

A+ Distinction

CD

Completed

AG

Aegrotat (Ungraded pass, where internal grades meet eligibility criteria – refer to the related article: Aegrotat pass)

W

Withdrawn (Standard withdrawal)

WE

Withdrawn exceptional ( Withdrawal under exceptional circumstances)

N

Absent

SC

Special Consideration

C

Results are confirmed

U

Results are unconfirmed


The University of Otago grading scale is defined under clause 9.1 of the Examinations and Assessment Regulations 2014. A key is included on the reverse side of all official academic transcripts.

Further information

Examination and Assessment Regulations 2014

Keywords: grades, marks, numerical, assessment