Transcript Legend
The Carleton University transcript is the official record of a student’s academic accomplishments while studying at Carleton. The following legend defines and summarizes the elements and information that may be found on the transcript.
Table of Contents
Explanation of Grading Symbols
Standing in courses will be shown by alphabetical grades, which carry grade point values as follows:
A+ 12
A 11
A- 10
B+ 9
B 8
B- 7
C+ 6
C 5
C- 4
D+ 3
D 2
D- 1
F 0
Grade points indicated above are for courses of one (1.0) credit in value (See Credit Value Definition). Where the course credit is greater or less than one credit, the grade points are adjusted proportionately.
Percentage Equivalents
The following percentage equivalents apply to all final grades as follows:
A+ 90-100%
A 85-89%
A- 80-84%
B+ 77-79%
B 73-76%
B- 70-72%
C+ 67-69%
C 63-66%
C- 60-62%
D+ 57-59%
D 53-56%
D- 50-52%
F 0-49%
Grades and Notations
The following grades and notations may appear on the transcript:
| Grade | Notation |
|---|---|
| AEG | Aegrotat |
| AUD | Audit |
| CEX | Current International Exchange |
| CH | Successful Challenge for Credit |
| CLP | Current Letter of Permission |
| CR | Credit granted |
| CTN | Continuing (Assigned to first half of a course taught over two consecutive terms) |
| CUO | Current University of Ottawa Exchange |
| CUR | Currently enrolled |
| DEF | Deferred |
| GNA | Grade not available |
| IP | In Progress |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UCH | Unsuccessful Challenge for Credit |
| UNS | Unsatisfactory |
| WDN | Withdrawn after full fee adjustment date |
Other notations not in current use may be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars.
Credit Value Definition
The basic unit of academic work is the “full credit” with a credit value of 1.0. During the Fall Term and Winter Term, a course which spans both terms normally represents three class contact hours or equivalent per week plus laboratory and/or supplementary instruction as required. Each term contains twelve weeks of instruction. Courses offered during the Summer Term have equivalent workloads but are concentrated into a shorter period of time.
It is suggested that a course with a credit value of 1.0 is equivalent to six semester hours per week or nine-quarter hours. It should be noted, however, that courses with laboratory components could yield the equivalent of eight semester hours or twelve-quarter hours.
Course Numbering System
Effective Fall 2002 the University implemented a new course numbering system. Transcripts began to reflect this new numbering system in the Summer Term of 2003 when a new student information system was implemented. Course numbering examples are as follows:
Prior to Summer 2003: English 18.105
Effective Summer 2003: ENGL 1005
Graduation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates are awarded three times a year: Spring, Fall, Winter
The Academic Year
Summer Term: May – August
Fall Term: September – December
Winter Term: January – April
Awards and Scholarships
Carleton awards and scholarships are noted on the transcript.
Language of Instruction
The language of instruction at Carleton University is English.
Course Set Aside
Three categories of courses that do not contribute to the fulfillment of graduation requirements may appear on the student’s transcript:
- Extra to the Degree (ETD): Passed credits that could have counted towards the degree but are in excess of the credits required for graduation.
- No Credit for Degree (NCD): Passed credits that are ineligible for credit in the student’s program.
- Credit Forfeited: Courses that cannot be used for credit in the current or any subsequent program.
With Study Abroad
Undergraduate Students who have successfully completed 2.0 to 3.5 credits at a non-Canadian university in an approved pattern under a recognized International Exchange program.
With Study Year Abroad
Undergraduate Students who have successfully completed 4.0 or more credits at a non-Canadian university in an approved pattern under a recognized International Exchange program.
Accreditation
Carleton University, a founding member of the Council of Ontario Universities, enjoys full accreditation by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of the Province of Ontario. It is a charter member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada; a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and participates fully in the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan; and is a member of the International Association of Universities. For specific degree accreditation information, please consult the Accreditation section of the Carleton University calendar.
Transcript Validation
Questions regarding the content or validity of this document should be directed to the Registrar’s Office at (613) 520-3500 or via email.
This transcript key was produced October 2025.