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Grading Policies

Students must earn letter grades in all graduate-level courses that count toward program requirements (not including EPS 400 Graduate Research).

General University Grading System: https://studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/evaluations-exams-grades/grades/general-university-grading-system opens in a new tab 

Students are responsible for checking their final grades at the end of each quarter. If incomplete grades (I), Grade Not Reported (GNR), or No Credit (NC) appear on the end-of-quarter grade report, students should immediately check with their instructor. The Assistant Director of Student Services can assist students and instructors in clearing missing and incomplete grades by forwarding the appropriate instructions and/or university forms.

GPA Requirements

University grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or higher

External Credit Policies

Master’s degree students are not eligible for transfer residency credit. Students enrolled at Stanford who plan to study elsewhere during their degree program should, before their departure, obtain prior approval for any transfer residency they seek.

Coterm Quarters Back Rule

Autumn quarter of Sophomore year