Policy No.
Original
Effective Date
September 1, 1991
AC4 (C20)
Approving Jurisdiction
Reviewed
Senate
Signed By
Revised
Chair, Senate
Administrative Responsibility
Provost & Vice President Academic
Student Evaluation and Grading Policy
A. CONTEXT AND PURPOSE
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a special purpose, teaching university under the University
Act. The University Act states that the senate of a special purpose, teaching university has the power
and duty to “set policies concerning examinations and evaluation of student performance” (35.2 (5)
(e)) and to “set criteria for academic standing, academic standards and the grading system” (35.2 (5)
(h)).
The purpose of this policy is to establish meaningful University grading categories, including a grade
system, grade point averages, and related grading procedures.
B. SCOPE AND LIMITS
This policy applies to KPU’s Senate approved undergraduate, vocational and preparatory-level
courses. This policy does not apply to courses outside the jurisdiction of Senate, such as
Continuing/Professional studies or Apprenticeship courses.
C. STATEMENT OF POLICY PRINCIPLES
1. KPU recognizes the importance of producing grades and reports of student learning
achievements that are valid, reliable and accurate representations of each student’s capabilities
in relation to clearly articulated learning objectives.
2. Students will be informed of the expectations and learning outcomes in a course prior to
registering in that course.
3. KPU is committed to ensuring grades are consistent with national and international benchmarks.
Grades must be comparable across the institution and referenced to predetermined standards.
4. KPU’s grading principles should support and facilitate progress to graduation.
5. To support learning, students should be given the opportunity to review their examinations and
papers. Students may request a review of their final course grade with the instructor.
6. The procedures for a Grade Appeal are outlined in the Grade Appeal Policy.
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D. DEFINITIONS
Refer to Section A of the Student Evaluation and Grading Procedures for a list of definitions in
support of the Student Evaluation and Grading Policy.
E. RELATED POLICIES & LEGISLATION
B.4 Final Examinations and Grade Reporting for Courses
L.6 Appeals of Academic Decisions
F. RELATED PROCEDURES
C.20 Student Evaluation and Grading Procedures
G. POLICY HISTORY
Review Date
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Revision Date
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