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On [DATE], American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

 
APU Doctoral Handbook
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Last Revision: April 24, 2026

APUS Grading System (Chart)

A student's cumulative GPA at APUS is determined solely by the courses they have taken at APUS towards their current degree. If a student changes their major, the previous APUS courses will roll over into the GPA for a student's new major. However, if a student graduates from a program, they would start over with a new GPA when they start on their next program. For example, grades towards a conferred Master's degree at APUS do not impact a student's subsequent GPA in their Doctoral program.

Doctoral Courses: 

WP/WF grade designators are no longer used as of October 5, 2007.

Grade

Quality Points/ Grading Percent

Description

A

4.0/ 100 - 94

Very high quality, clearly above average work

A-

3.67/ 93 - 90

Accepted performance level

B+

3.33/ 89 - 87

Accepted performance level

B

3.0/ 86 - 84

Accepted performance level

B-

2.67/ 83 - 80

Below Average

F

0.0/ 79 - 0

Failing

P

NONE

Pass

I

NONE

All: Incomplete

S

NONE

Satisfactory progress during dissertation course

U

NONE

Unsatisfactory progress during dissertation course

DP

NONE

Dropped

W

NONE

Withdrawn

WP

NONE

Withdrawn Passing

WF

NONE

Withdrawn Failing