Transcripts and Grading Key

Transcript Requests

Requests for unofficial transcripts may be sent to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu.

Grading Key

CGS has recently revised the grading format. The past “1-5” score scale was based upon an established range for that particular program area. Effective January 1, 2022, all final grades will be recorded as the actual numerical score earned. For example, students who earn a 92 in a course will see 92 on their transcript for that particular course. Please use the table below when reviewing transcripts.


Grading key versus Program Area breakdowns

Program Areas

Assessment Administration
Educational Facility Management
Planning and Zoning

Grading Scale Pre-2022

Student grades were recorded using a 1-5 scale.

1 = 93-100 Distinguished
2 = 85-92 Good
3 = 77-84 Satisfactory
4 = 70-76 Poor
5 = 69-below Failure

I = Incomplete
S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn

Grading Scale Effective 1/1/22

Student transcripts will show the final numerical score earned for the course. A final grade of 70 and above is passing for these programs.

93-100 Distinguished
85-92 Good
77-84 Satisfactory
70-76 Poor
69-below Failure

I = Incomplete
S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn

Financial Management
Municipal Clerks
Public Purchasing
Public Safety
Public Works
School Transportation
Tax Collection

Student grades were recorded using a 1-5 scale.

1 = 95-100 Distinguished
2 = 90-94 Good
3 = 85-89 Satisfactory
4 = 80-84 Poor
5 = 79-below Failure

I = Incomplete
S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn

Student transcripts will show the final numerical score earned for the course. A final grade of 80 and above is passing for these programs.

95-100 Distinguished
90-94 Good
85-89 Satisfactory
80-84 Poor
79-below Failure

I = Incomplete
S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn

Affordable Housing
Housing Authority
Housing Professionals

S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn

S = Satisfactory
U = Unsatisfactory
W = Withdrawn