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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

This grading scale applies when percentage marks are recorded for examinations or for assessed work such as theses, dissertations, research essays, research projects, or other course components.

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

Fail grades (D and E) indicate that the minimum requirements for passing the paper have not been met. A fail or a disqualified result in a paper where letter grades are assigned is recorded with a numerical value of 0 for GPA purposes.

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Withdrawn (Standard withdrawal)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Withdrawn exceptional ( Withdrawal under exceptional circumstances)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

Honours, distinction, and credit awards

For degrees or diplomas where honours, distinction, or credit may be awarded, the University calculates an average mark across the relevant course components using the following thresholds:

  • 80-100: First Class Honours or Distinction
  • 70-79: Second Class Honours (Division I) or Credit
  • 60-69: Second CLass Honours (Division II)
  • 50-59: Third Class Honours

Some programmes, including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Master of Teaching and Learning, use programme-specific criteria approved by the relevant faculty or college to determine awards of distinction or credit.

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