Grading and AttendanceAttendanceAll students are expected to maintain regular attendance in Summer Term classes. Rules of the respective School or College sponsoring the course apply when there is excessive absence from classes. ExaminationsExaminations must be taken at the time announced. As a general rule, written examinations are held in all courses. All makeup work for the current Summer Term must be completed before the end of the following Fall Semester. GradingStudents should check with individual instructors regarding the type of grading to be used in their courses. Students intending to transfer credits to other schools should check with their advisors at those schools on the acceptability of different grading at their schools. Grade ReportingA report of your grades, including grade changes, is available through the Student Link. Visiting summer students will automatically receive a printed grade report in the mail. See Transcript of Grades for information on requesting an official Boston University transcript. Transcript of GradesRequests for official transcripts may be requested using the Student Link (for eligible students) or may be made in writing, either by letter or by completing a Transcript Request Form available at the Office of the University Registrar or at www.bu.edu/reg. Please include the following information: full name, including any former names; signature; Boston University ID number or Social Security number; schools attended and dates; degrees awarded; and complete address of transcript destination(s). The transcript fee is $3 per copy if requested using the Student Link, or $5 per copy if made in writing. Payment must accompany the request. Processing time for transcript requests received by mail is two to three business days. The Registrar's Office does not accept faxed transcript requests. Transcripts can be sent by DHL for an additional $14 per destination within the continental United States. For other destinations, please contact the Transcript Department at 617-353-1201 for the cost. Official and unofficial transcripts can be obtained in person at the Registrar's Office during regular business hours. A valid photo ID is required. There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. Please note that the Registrar's office does not mail unofficial transcripts. Grading SystemThe following grading symbols are authorized for use by the University.
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