Grades

Grading basis

The grading basis for each class may be set as letter (A+ to F), satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U), or "student option," in which case the student may select either letter or S/U as the grading basis for that class.

Students may request to change their grading basis for "student option” classes" prior to the deadline by submitting an electronic add/drop/change request form prior to the deadline or, for currently matriculated students, by making the change in Student Center.

Once the deadline has passed, all requests for grading basis changes must be done via petition to the SCE office and will require instructor approval.

Note: Students from other colleges and universities may not be familiar with the Cornell S/U grading option. You should make it very clear to those who select this option that credit reported with an "S" grade may not easily apply towards their degree. It should also be mentioned, for the benefit of any public school teachers who might be taking the course, that many school boards demand letter or numerical grades if courses are to be credited toward salary increases.

Grade submission

Grades for courses in all sessions or periods must be submitted through Faculty Center.

Grades are to be submitted within 72 hours of the final exam, project, or last day of class.

To access grade rosters in Faculty Center, you must sign up for Cornell's two-factor authentication service. If you have already signed up for this service, then please proceed in Faculty Center.

For additional grading information

Please visit the Cornell University Registrar website for more information about grading.