Registration and Records
Grades
Grades are based upon achievement of course objectives. The following system is used for recording student achievement: All credits are based on semester hours. The following grades are used in calculating both the semester and cumulative GPA as hours attempted and earned.
It is the responsibility of a student to drop or withdraw from a course for personal or academic reasons. A grade will be issued to students who fail to drop or withdraw from a course.
| Grade | % Value | Pt Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | 95-100 | 4.00 |
| A- | 93-94 | 3.67 |
| B+ | 91-92 | 3.33 |
| B | 87-90 | 3.00 |
| B- | 85-86 | 2.67 |
| C+ | 83-84 | 2.33 |
| C | 79-82 | 2.00 |
| C- | 77-78 | 1.67 |
| D+ | 75-76 | 1.33 |
| D | 72-74 | 1.00 |
| D- | 70-71 | 0.67 |
| F | 69/Below | 0.00 |
The following are included in hours attempted, but not earned:
| Grade Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AW | Administrative Withdrawal |
| W | Withdrawal 0.00 (Included inrepeat policy) |
| I | Incomplete |
The following is not included in hours earned or attempted:
| Grade Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AU | Audit 0.00 |
The following grades are entered for noncredit classes:
| Grade Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Satisfactory |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| NG | No Grade |
Incomplete (I)
An Incomplete (I) may be assigned after the majority of course requirements are fulfilled, but circumstances beyond the student’s control prevent course completion. The student must be passing the course. Faculty members may approve or disapprove the request. The student is allowed the following semester (not including summer) to complete the course. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to fulfill all course requirements. Failure to make such arrangements and complete the requirements will result in an "F".
Students who have a recorded incomplete for a course or courses will not be eligible for honors recognition until complete grade records have been submitted. This grade may affect the student’s ability to receive financial aid and/or the academic progress requirements of a financial aid award.
Withdrawal (W)
After the refund period, a student may withdraw from a course up to 80% of the course duration. A withdrawal (W) will appear on the academic transcript. The "W" grade is not included in GPA and is not counted in credits earned toward graduation. Students who withdraw after the refund period are fully responsible for tuition and fees. Instructors will not initiate a student requested withdrawal.
An instructor may withdraw a student, up to 80% of courseduration, for violation of course policy. An instructor will assign a "W". After 80% of course duration a letter grade, other than a "W", will be assigned.
Administrative Withdrawal (AW)
The college reserves the right to withdraw a student from a course for policy violations or extenuating circumstances. Students whom are expelled will receive the "AW" grade for all credit courses. The grade is included in attempted hours. Students will receive a "NG" grade for all non-credit courses. "AW" and "NG" grades will appear on a transcript. Refunds will be issued at the discretion of the college.
Course Audit (AU)
Only credit courses may be audited. Students receive an AU as a final grade. Audit students may attend class; but are not required to take examinations, nor do they receive credit for the class. Tuition and fees are assessed. An audited course appears on the student’s record with a grade of (AU). It does not count toward a degree or a diploma. To audit a course, an agreement is made between the student and the instructor. Students may elect to change from credit to audit if they adhere to the following guidelines:
- Students may audit a course, with the consent of the instructor, during the first eight weeks and the semester. After eight weeks, a student may audit only if they are passing the course.
- If an audit student wishes to withdraw from a course, they must contact the registration department to formally withdraw from the course. Students must adhere to the drop policy and 80% course completion rules.
- An auditing student student must adhere to all rules and regulations regarding attendence.
- A student who has elected to change to audit may not, at a later date, change back to credit status.
The instructor will issue an AU as a final grade.
Non-attendance (NA)
Attendance is recorded in all courses at the conclusion of the second week. Students who have not attended, or stopped attending are dropped from courses.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) at the end of any semester is the total number of grade points divided by the total number of credits earned. If the course is repeated, the highest grade achieved and grade points, if any, will be recorded and the grade and any grade points will be counted in determining the eligibility for graduation. Students who repeat a course may experience an adjustment in GPA in a prior term, based on include/exclude rules.