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43 The basis upon which course work is graded is determined by the individual professor. All work for any course must be completed before the end of the term. A "WP" grade does not affect a student's GPA; a "WF" grade impacts a student's GPA the same as an "F" grade. The impact on the grade point average of "F" or "WF" may be removed by retaking the course. The "F" or "WF" will appear on the transcript, but the new grade will replace the first grade in the grade point average. "W" and "WP" grades have no impact on grade point average. Any grade below a B- is a failing grade and will earn zero points in both the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy programs. A grade of M (marginal) is a provisionally passing grade in the training and mentoring, counseling practicum, and internship courses. If a student receives more than one "M" grade, each subsequent "M" is converted to a "U" (unsatisfactory) and that course must be repeated. Students who wish to contest a grade must do so by the last day of the following semester. Please refer to the Appeal of Grade process as outlined in the Student Handbook. FINAL EXAMS Final exams are generally scheduled for each course. However, individual professors may assign comparable work in lieu of an examination. All announced final exams must be taken at the hour for which they are scheduled. In the event that an emergency situation prevents a student from being present at the time of a scheduled exam, arrangements may be made with the professor for taking the exam at a different time. Faculty members, however, are not required to give an exam outside of the regular schedule in order to comply with student requests. No final exam may be taken after the scheduled test period with the exception of emergencies and, when an exception is granted, the exam must be completed by the end of final exam week. Additional time beyond the end of a semester or session requires extenuating circumstances and an approved course extension. MASTER'S COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS Programs offering comprehensive exams shall make available to students the procedures and policies regarding the taking and grading of their exams. Students must register for comprehensive exams (EX' course code) as a course during the normal registration period and deadlines for the semester they wish to take the exam. Global students must coordinate with their educational program to take the exam remotely. Arrangements must be formalized two weeks prior to the exam. Length of Comprehensive Exams Depending on the educational program, master's level comprehensive exams are a minimum of three hours and up to six hours (Please review the Academic Calendar for exam dates). Passing Comprehensive Exams Passing grades on the overall Comprehensive Exam are as follows: MA(OT), MA(NT), MA(CA), MA(TH), ThM—80% MA in Counseling—73% The passing grade on each exam question is as follows: All programs—65%