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Grading Scale
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A
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Superior
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4.0
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A-
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3.7
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B+
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3.3
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B
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Excellent
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3.0
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B-
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2.7
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C+
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2.3
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C
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Average
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2.0
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C-
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1.7
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D+
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1.3
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D
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1.0
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D-
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0.7
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F
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Failure
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0
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S*
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Satisfactory
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0
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U*
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Unsatisfactory
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0
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I*
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Incomplete; Credit Withheld
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0
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IX*
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Expired Incomplete
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0
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W*
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Withdrawl
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0
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DF*
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Deferred
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0
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AU*
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Audit
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0
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P*
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Pass
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0
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NP*
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No Pass
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0
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Note: Grades (except S, P, and AU) having 0 grade points
may be treated by other educational institutions as an 'F'.
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* Explanation of Grades:
Satisfactory 'S' or Unsatisfactory 'U': 'S' and 'U' grades are generally given for courses numbered
below 100. Credits for courses with 'S' or 'U' grades are not figured into credits attempted
in determining a student's GPA and do not count toward graduation.
Incomplete Grade 'I' Credit Withheld: If the instructor determines that the student has nearly
completed the requirements of a course but is missing a small but essential part of the course due to
unforeseen or extenuating circumstances, the instructor may issue an 'I' grade. The 'I' grade will
remain on the student's transcript until the requirements of the course are met and a letter grade
given or an instructor-determined deadline has passed with a maximum of one year. The final grade
will depend on the quality of the completed work and its significance to the course. After the
deadline, the grade that has been preset by the instructor will be posted on the transcript if the
work is not completed. The 'I' grade could become a letter grade such as B, C, D, or S and credit
granted or a U, F, or IX (permanent 'I') in which case a student would need to register in the
course again to receive credit. Neither the 'I' or the 'IX' grade will be figured into credits
attempted or honor points earned.
Withdrawal 'W': A 'W' grade is posted to the student's permanent academic record for any course
the student withdraws from after the 100% refund deadline. The 'W' grade is not figured into credits
attempted in determining a student's GPA.
Deferred Grade 'DF' Credit Withheld: In certain designated courses, a student may be unable
to complete the required work until the following semester. If, in the opinion of the instructor,
the student is making normal progress, the 'DF' may be assigned. Students must re-enroll in the
course and complete the required work the following semester (Spring/Summer semester). The 'DF'
grade is not figured into credits attempted in determining a student's GPA.
Audit 'AU' No Credit: A student may enroll in a credit course on a non-credit (audit) basis.
The number of credits the course normally carries is not included as part of the total credit load;
however, tuition is assessed by the number of credits for the course. Students may change from
credit to audit status or vice versa early in the semester without the instructor's permission.
Students may make the same changes later in the semester if the instructor's authorization is
obtained. Refer to the Academic Class Schedule of courses for specific dates each semester. Credit
is not earned in courses taken on an audit basis.
Pass 'P'/No Pass 'NP': Pass/No Pass grades are given only in specifically-designated courses
numbered 100 and above. The Pass/No Pass grades must be part of the approved course syllabus and will
apply to all students in all sections of the course. Students and faculty cannot elect this grading
option for other courses. The 'P' grade equates to 'C' or better work and will not be included in a
student's GPA. No more than 25 percent of credits applied toward an associate degree or certificate
can have a 'P' grade.
Academic Forgiveness: Grades displayed on the transcript beginning with an asterisk have been excluded from the GPA as a result of the student applying for and being granted Academic Forgiveness (for example, *F indicates that F was the original grade and has now been excluded from the GPA).
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