2023-2024 Catalog

Explanation of Grading Structure

Grading Symbols Currently in Use:
Grade  Description Grade Points
A Excellent or Superior 4
B Good 3
C Average 2
D Deficient 1
F Failure 0
F Fail (when course is offered with a pass/fail option) NGPA
I Incomplete NGPA
P Pass NGPA
P/A Passing (A-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
P/B Passing (B-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
P/C Passing (C-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
F/D Non-passing (D-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
F/F Non-passing (F-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
I/F Incomplete for developmental courses (Rolls to F/F if not completed within required time period) NGPA
AU Audit NGPA
W Withdrawal NGPA
WD
Withdrawn administratively for cause
NGPA
WX Withdrawn administratively through appeal (no fault) NGPA
PLA Prior Learning Assessment NGPA


 
Placeholders:
SP Satisfactory Progress NGPA
Z Grade not yet reported NGPA
CNG Conversion - No Grade NGPA
     
Grading Symbols no longer in use effective Summer 2021
S Satisfactory NGPA
Unsatisfactory NGPA
S/A Satisfactory (A-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
S/B Satisfactory (B-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
S/C Satisfactory (C-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
U/D Unsatisfactory (D-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
U/F Unsatisfactory (F-level) work in a developmental course NGPA
I/U Incomplete Developmental Course NGPA
AW Administrative Withdrawal NGPA

   
Grading Symbols no longer in use effective Summer 2015:
CPL  Credit for Prior Learning NGPA

NGPA - Not Counted in GPA

I-Incomplete-The "Incomplete" grade is a temporary grade and is designed for students who, because of documented illness or circumstances beyond their control, are unable to complete their course work within the semester, but have completed a majority of the course work (defined as at least 75% of all course assignments and tests) in a satisfactory manner (grade C or better).

If circumstances beyond the student’s control prevent the student from completing a test or assignments at the end of the term, then it is the student’s responsibility to initiate the request for an "Incomplete" grade from the instructor. The instructor will determine whether the student has a reasonable chance of satisfactorily completing the remaining course activities in a timely manner.

In requesting an "Incomplete" grade, the student must present to the instructor the documentation of circumstances justifying the "Incomplete" grade. The instructor will submit an Incomplete Grade Contract, which must be approved by the division dean of academic affairs, and will be processed by the Registration and Records office.  Once an Incomplete Grade Contract is fulfilled by the student, the Instructor must submit a Grade Change to update the student’s grade in a timely fashion.

Students are encouraged to let instructors know, as soon as possible, if they are having difficulties with any part of the course. If the student and instructor cannot reach a resolution concerning an Incomplete grade, then the student should contact the instructional department chair or dean of academic affairs.

Incomplete grades which are not converted to a letter grade by the instructor after one subsequent semester (not including summer semester) will revert to a "default" grade assigned by the instructor. The default grade is the grade earned if no work on the Incomplete Grade Contract is submitted.

AU-Audited courses are not eligible for the COF stipend and this grade is not certifiable to the Veterans Administration.

Military personnel and emergency management officials who are required to go Temporary Duty (TDY) in the middle of a term should contact their instructor for special consideration. Documentation of official TDY assignment is required and special arrangements must be approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.