One measure of academic achievement is determined by grade point average (GPA), which is computed by multiplying the grade value by the credit hours for the course, then dividing the product by the credit hours of the course.  (Formula: credits × grade value  = quality points; quality points ÷ credits = GPA; total quality points ÷ total credits = cumulative GPA). 

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A student may only repeat a course in which one of the following grades has been received: F, WF, WD, WA.  All grades remain on record/transcript and all grades are calculated into the grade point average. Grades of incomplete (IN) are calculated as an “F” in the GPA until the incomplete has been resolved.

The following grades are used for final marks:

 

GRADE	GRADE VALUE	GRADE	EXPLANATION
A	4 . 0	IN	Incomplete
A-	3.7	IP	In Progress
B+	3.3	L	Auditor
B	3.0	P	Passed
B-	2.7	T	Transfer Credit
C+	2.3	WA	Authorized withdrawal
C	2.0	WD	Student-initiated authorized withdrawal
C-	1.7	WF	Unauthorized withdrawal
D	1.0	Y	Intermediate grade
F	0	Z	No grade

F       A student may only repeat a course in which an “F” grade has been received. Both grades will remain on record and both grades will be calculated into the grade point average.

IN     Incompletes are assigned at the instructor’s discretion. Coursework must be completed within six weeks of the start of the following semester. “IN” is computed as an “F” until an appropriate letter grade is submitted. “IN” cannot become a “WD.”

IP     Indicates that a student’s master’s thesis is in progress. Replaced by a letter grade when the student ’s thesis is completed or by “F” if matriculation is not maintained.

L       Auditor (may be assigned for non-degree student only).
 

P/F   A “P” grade is not calculated in the scholastic average, but credit is received and recorded on the academic transcript. An “F” grade is calculated in the GPA.  See Pass/Fail grade request for restrictions.

T      Transfer credit granted for a course taken at another college.  A "T" grade is not calculated in the GPA.

WA    Authorized withdrawal, which may be assigned after six weeks at the instructor’s discretion, carries no penalty and does not affect GPA. This grade is a terminal grade and changes are not accepted.

WD    Student-initiated authorized withdrawal is permitted up to the sixth week and does not affect GPA.  This grade is a terminal grade and changes are not accepted.

WF    Unauthorized withdrawal, which may be assigned after six weeks at the instructor’s discretion, carries a penalty and is equivalent to an “F” in the GPA. This grade is a terminal grade and changes are not accepted.

Y      Intermediate grade assigned after the first of two semesters or the first two semesters of a three-semester sequence. Will be replaced by appropriate letter grade when sequence is completed and does not affect GPA.

Z     No grade reported by instructor at grade processing deadline. Does not affect GPA.

Any grade dispute(s) must be resolved within two years upon the receipt of the grade and cannot be disputed once the degree is awarded and sealed.

PROBATION AND DISMISSAL

The Committee on Academic Standards reviews student transcripts at the end of each fall and spring semester. A transcript which shows a semester GPA below 2.0 is unsatisfactory and the student may be placed on probation or dismissed from the college. A transcript is also considered unsatisfactory if the student has received grades of “WD,” “IN,” “D,” or “F” in the course work.

A student may be placed on probation with credit limitations or may be terminated for unsatisfactory academic performance. 

A student who has been dismissed for academic reasons can register only as a non-degree student on a part-time basis. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 must be achieved in courses appropriate to the student ’s former degree program before the student will be considered for readmission by the Office of Admissions.

A student whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.0 at the completion of at least 50 percent of the required courses or at the end of the second semester is not permitted to register for the third semester as a degree student. Any student dismissed in such a manner has the right to appeal to the major department in consultation with the Committee on Academic Standards.