what does get a "C" or higher really mean?

Question

University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements states that you need a "C" or higher, would that mean that if you were to get a C- you are screwed and need to take that particular class all over again?

i dont mean overall GPA. it is in reference to classes that say must earn a "C" or higher

Answer 1

Yes, a C- would mean you would have to take the course over. C indicates you did FAIR in the course, less than good (B) and better than poor (D).

Answer 2

C is just enough to get by. Many times colleges and universities don't award pluses or minuses for undergraduate work.

I know in my experience, the grading scale is more generous than high school (90-100 A), but the number of assignments can be much smaller. I had a history class with a mid-term and final only. Got a C on the first so couldn't get higher than a B for the class, and that was if I got an A on the final. Thankfully I did.

Answer 3

At my university, when they are stating requirements, a solid letter, like C, incorporates the C- and the C+. It basically means a 70 or above. A 70 is a C-.

Answer 4

You have understood correctly, a C or high means,that when you took the class if you didn't pass with a C or above you must take it again.

This was the way it was for my Undergrad and Post work at 2 different schools

Answer 5

A C minus is still considered passing. As long as you are above a C minus in all classes, especially core classes, you should pass. If you are below that level the class needs to be retaken

Answer 6

Having a C means you are average. A and B means you are meeting the requirements, and above average.

D is basically in danger of failing and f is failing

Answer 7

no.. C is 2.0.. u must have a 2.0 average (in all classes) to graduate...If u get an A and a D.. it still averages to be at least a 2.0.