Grading Policy
All grades are permanently recorded on students’ academic transcripts and become a part of their scholastic record. An unsatisfactory grade (“D” or “F”) in a course must remain on the transcript and is used in calculation of the students’ grade point ratio; however, if students repeat a course, the new grade replaces the unsatisfactory grade for GPA calculations, but both grades remain a permanent part of the student’s transcript.
Grade reports are mailed to students within four weeks after the end of each term. Faculty members have a maximum of two weeks after the final examinations to report course grades.
Description of current grading system
| GRADE | EXPLANATION | POINTS PER SEMESTER HOUR | |
| A | 95-100 | Excellent | 4.0 |
| A- | 91-94 | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 97-90 | 3.3 | |
| B | 82-86 | Good | 3.0 |
| B- | 75-81 | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 72-74 | 2.3 | |
| C | 72-74 | Satifactory | 2.0 |
| C- | 69-71 | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 66-68 | 1.3 | |
| D | 63-65 | Passing | 1.0 |
| D- | 60-62 | 0.7 | |
| F | 59-Below | Failure | 0.0 |
| I | Incomplete | ||
| S | Satisfactory | ||
| U | Unsatisfactory | ||
| W | Withdrawal |
Repeat Grade Policy
When a course is repeated, all grades will be entered on the student’s permanent academic record. Certain departmental requirements may limit the number of times a course may be repeated. Though the repeated course is utilized in assessing student’s academic progress, the original grade will also remain a part of the student’s permanent academic transcript.
Course Withdrawal
If it is necessary for students to drop a course after classes have begun, the necessary procedures must be followed. An Add/Drop form must be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, and authorization must be obtained from the advisor. Students dropping a course beyond the course withdrawal dates are subject to receive a drop with failure (WF). Also, refunds are not given beyond the dates indicated (see policy on student refunds).
Incomplete Work
All work required in a course is due by the end of the term. Incomplete grades (“I”) are given only when emergencies or physical difficulties prevent students from completing their work. Any incomplete course work by at the end of the term may be made up only at the discretion of the instructor.. A grade penalty may be assessed even though the student is allowed to make up the work. Any grade of “I” (Incomplete) must be removed within ninety (90) days following the end of the term or the grade automatically becomes an “F.”