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Grading System

Quality points are assigned on the following basis. Each course credit hour graded A counts as 4 quality points; A- 3.7; B+ 3.3; B 3.0; B- 2.7; C+ 2.3; C 2.0; D 1.0; F 0.0. The cumulative ratio is determined on the basis of all work taken at the College for which credit and quality points are received.

 

Subject Matter

Insight & Understanding

 Expression

 

A

4.0 Superior

 

 

 

Superiority marked by high level of independence and careful discipline

An unusual command of inter-relationships within the subject and high level of originality in approaching problems

Fluency in oral and written expression

A-

3.7

 

 

B+

3.3

 

 

B

3.0 Good

 

 

 

Mastery of subject matter and a manifestation of the ability to work independently

An understanding of the fundamentals and their inter-relationships; also some originality and insight in approaching problems

Fluency in oral and written expression

B-

2.7

 

 

C+

2.3

 

 

C

2.0

 

 

 

Acceptable knowledge of course content and a satisfactory completion of course requirements

Basic understanding of fundamental principles and a reasonable ability to apply them

Clarity and correctness in oral and written expression

D

1.0 Passing

 

 

 

Minimal knowledge of subject matter

Limited understanding of fundamental principles and limited ability to apply them

Some deficiency in oral and written expression

F

0.0 Failure

 

 

EX

0.0 Experiential Credit

 

 

W

0.0 Withdrawal from course without academic penalty

 

 

X

0.0 Audit

 

 

 

Students who register to audit courses may not subsequently request credit for the audited courses.

 

 

R

0.0 Repeated Course

 

 

 

Only highest grade is calculated in the grade point average.

 

 

TR

0.0 Transfer Course

 

 

I

0.0 Incomplete

 

 

 

The designation I becomes F if the grade is not received within one month of the start of the next semester. Students who seek eligibility for financial aid and/or Dean’s List should consult the sections in this catalog regarding the effect of incomplete grades on financial aid and Dean’s List.

 

 

 

Incomplete grades are assigned only if the student requests such a grade and at the discretion of the instructor. Specific arrangements should be made between the instructor and student for the completion of all outstanding requirements. Incomplete grades carry a fee.

 

 

P

0.0 Passing in a Pass/Fail course

 

 

 

Credit is earned but quality points are not calculated in the grade point average for “pass”; “fail” grades are calculated in the grade point average.