Grading Scheme

Monique Staats Updated by Monique Staats

How are courses graded?

All of our courses, with a few exceptions, are graded on a Complete / Incomplete basis.

For most courses to be considered complete, you must finish ALL course requirements and achieve a score of 100% for each. After reviewing your Grades (see below for steps to locate them), if you still have questions about your course status, please reach out to Student Support via ec_helpdesk@cornell.edu for further clarification.

How can I tell if I have completed my course requirements?
Visit this article for help locating and understanding your grade book.
Where's my letter of completion?
Visit this article for help finding and downloading your Confirmation of Completion Letter.
Do any courses have a number grade?
Yes, some eCornell courses may reflect a number grade (0-100) instead of our typical Complete / Incomplete scheme. Be sure to check your course syllabus to determine the threshold passing score.

Note that final recorded grades are recorded as a whole number, which cannot be rounded. For example, a score of 99.1 or 99.9 will both equal 99. No exceptions or adjustments can be made to this recorded number grade.

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