2.8 Valid Grades
I. Purpose
Establish grading scale for credit courses.
II. Scope
Applicable to all credit courses.
III. General
These are the valid grades recorded by the College.
| Grade | Numerical | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|
| A Excellent | 90-100 | 4 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.5 |
| B Good | 80-86 | 3 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.5 |
| C Average | 70-76 | 2 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.5 |
| D Lowest Passing | 60-66 | 1 |
| F Failure | Below 60 | |
| W Withdrawn | ||
| I Incomplete | ||
| AU Audit |
Advisory Grades
After the third week of each semester, and again at the midpoint of the semester, an S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) grade is reported to each student officially enrolled in a course. This grade is advisory only, indicates the quality of the work up to that point of the semester, and is not a permanent part of the academic record.
Grades Earned by Retaking Courses
Students may repeat courses in which they earned grades of "D" or "F" to improve these grades. Students wanting to repeat a course in which a "C" or higher grade was earned must petition the Academic Dean of the department in which the course is offered for permission to register for the course.
The grade earned by retaking a course is the grade counted in the cumulative grade point average. The previous grade will continue to be recorded on the transcript, but the semester hour and quality points will not be used in computing the total semester hours or cumulative grade point average.
IV. Procedures
None
V. Approval
President, August 3, 2015
VI. Responsibility
Provost
2.8 Valid Grades – Emergency Pandemic Option Revision
I. Purpose
Establish grading scale for credit courses.
This time limited addition of PA/NP grades to the list of valid grades is applicable only for courses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic of Spring 2020. All other portions of the original policy remain unchanged including Advisory Grades and Grades Earned by Retaking Courses.
II. Scope
Applicable to all credit courses in Spring Semester 2020 only.
III. General
These are the valid grades recorded by the College.
| Grade | Numerical | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|
| A Excellent | 90-100 | 4 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.5 |
| B Good | 80-86 | 3 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.5 |
| C Average | 70-76 | 2 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.5 |
| D Lowest Passing | 60-66 | 1 |
| F Failure | Below 60 | |
| PA Pass | 70-100 | n/a |
| NP No Pass | Below 70 | n/a |
| W Withdrawn | ||
| I Incomplete | ||
| AU Audit |
Impact of PA/NP Grade on Grade Point Average (GPA) & Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
A grade of PA or NP is not included in the calculation of GPA. The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy requires that the student maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to remain eligible for financial aid. A grade of PA or NP will not be included in the calculation of GPA.
The SAP policy also requires a 67% pace to remain eligible for financial aid. A grade of PA or NP will count towards the calculation of SAP pace (number of semester hours completed divided by the number of semester hours attempted. PA grades will count as attempted and completed courses. NP grades will not count as completed courses but will count as attempted courses.
The Financial Aid office is available to assist students in evaluating the impact of PA/NP grades on their financial eligibility.
Effect of Academic Integrity Violation on PA/NP Grades
PA/NP grades cannot be used to avoid an “F” that is the result of a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. In cases where a student receives an “F” as the result of such violation, the student will be issued an “F” on their transcript and cannot request a “NP.”
Advisory Grades
After the third week of each semester, and again at the midpoint of the semester, an S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) grade is reported to each student officially enrolled in a course. This grade is advisory only, indicates the quality of the work up to that point of the semester, and is not a permanent part of the academic record.
Grades Earned by Retaking Courses
Students may repeat courses in which they earned grades of "D" or "F" to improve these grades. Students wanting to repeat a course in which a "C" or higher grade was earned must petition the Academic Dean of the department in which the course is offered for permission to register for the course.
The grade earned by retaking a course is the grade counted in the cumulative grade point average. The previous grade will continue to be recorded on the transcript, but the semester hour and quality points will not be used in computing the total semester hours or cumulative grade point average.
IV. Procedures
- Faculty will submit final grades, as letter grades, in Self Service no later than the official due date of May 18, 2020.
- Students may choose the PA/NP option after faculty have posted final grades, but no later than May 22, 2020. Students who receive a grade of “I” may choose the PA/NP option, for those courses in which they received a grade of “I” only, no later than seven (7) days after the posting of their final grade in the course(s) or October 2, 2020, whichever is earlier.
- PA/NP grades are deemed final and not subject to appeal.
V. Approval
President - April 8, 2020
VI. Responsibility
Provost