Grading System

Hadley School for Professional Studies courses are graded by letter as follows:

A
Excellent
90-100
B
Above average
80-89
C
Average
70-79
D
Below average
60-69
E
Fail
below 60


No certificate of achievement is awarded for grades lower than C minus.

Nonstart and Cancellation

If you do not start or you cancel your course enrollment, one of the following codes (NS or X) will be recorded in your permanent transcript. A history of non-starts and cancellations may result in your enrollment in the school being revoked.

Non-start (NS)

You are considered to be a non-start if you fail to submit a lesson or communication within 30 days of enrollment. A grade of NS will appear on your transcript.

Cancellation (X)

A cancellation is recorded on your transcript if you fail to submit assignments in a timely manner, seriously neglect coursework or consistently perform poorly. Either the student or the instructor can initiate a cancellation.

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