Undergraduate Grading System
Duquesne grades undergraduate coursework on a plus/minus standard-letter scale, except for courses offered strictly on a pass/no-pass basis as determined by the school, program, or academic department.
Source: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Grades and QPA — Undergraduate Grading System — verified Aug 2026
How the Quality Point Average (QPA) Is Calculated
Duquesne's Quality Point Average (QPA) is the ratio, expressed to the nearest hundredth, of quality points earned to credits attempted for courses graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D, or F.
Grades H, I, M, N, P, and W carry no quality points and are excluded from the QPA computation entirely. Courses graded F, N, I, or W earn no credit, and if the course is required for graduation it must be repeated and passed.
An Incomplete ("I") is a temporary grade granted at an instructor's discretion when coursework is unfinished; the student must have completed a majority of the coursework to qualify. An unresolved incomplete converts to a permanent F (or N in a pass/no-pass course) after the deadline published in the Academic Calendar, though an instructor may request an extension. Students may not graduate with an incomplete grade on the transcript. Incompletes tied to military service may be resolved within six months of the student's return from deployment.
Source: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Computation of the QPA; Incomplete Grades ("I") — verified Aug 2026
Minimum QPA for Graduation
A cumulative average of C (2.00 QPA) is the minimum general average required for undergraduate graduation.
Source: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Grades and QPA — grade description for "C" — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Does this scale apply to Duquesne's Law School or Graduate programs?
No. This scale covers Duquesne's undergraduate coursework only. The Thomas R. Kline School of Law and the Duquesne Graduate Catalog each publish their own, separate grading scales that are not reflected here.
Source: Scope note: Law and Graduate catalogs publish distinct grading policies, out of scope for this undergraduate scheme (R19/R41). — verified Aug 2026