For the purpose of computing averages, grades are converted to quality points (as indicated above) The scholastic standing of a student is expressed in terms of a scholarship ratio, or quality point average.

The quality point average is determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours which the student attempted.

A student has the privilege of repeating a course in which he or she earned a grade of “D”, “F” or “W". Students may be permitted to repeat a course in which a grade of “C” or higher was earned only with the approval of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Developmental Studies Courses may not be repeated once passed.

The grade earned the last time the course is taken will be considered the final grade. A symbol of “W”, “I”, “N”, “P”, “CR” , “NC”, or “YC” received for any course cannot replace a grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F” received for the same course taken at an earlier time. In the event that a student repeats a course more than twice, the grade and hours attempted in the third and subsequent attempts will be used in determining the quality point average. The course can only be used once to meet graduation requirements. A course with a symbol of “W” does not count as a time attempted when calculating grade point average. Students placed and enrolled in a Developmental Studies Class are not permitted to withdraw except for serious circumstances and with the permission of the Office of Counseling or the Director of Developmental Studies. In these instances a grade of "W" may be assigned.

Withdrawal from Developmental Studies Courses

"W" Grade

Students must see a Counselor or the Director of Developmental Studies for permission to withdraw from a Developmental Studies course.

Other marks which may appear on the instructor’s grade report (and on the student’s permanent record) are as follows:

The mark of “CR” indicates the student has satisfactorily completed the minimum competencies in a special credit course. A student may earn up to six (6) semester hours of "CR" credit in one term with a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours total. The mark of “CR” is not computed in the quality point average.
The mark of “NC” indicates that the student did not satisfactorily complete the minimum competencies in a special credit course. The mark of “NC” is not computed in the quality point average.

The grades of “P” and “F” are used with the Pass/Fail grading option. The “P” is not used in computing the grade point average. When a “P” is assigned the hours earned are increased, but quality hours attempted and quality points earned are not affected. The “F” is used in computing the grade point average by including the number of hours of the course in the quality hours attempted and including zero grade points in the grade points earned. The mark of “I” (incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for a course during the semester for some unavoidable reason that is acceptable to his instructor. The student is thus on notice that he should contact the instructor immediately in an effort to complete course requirements.

The mark of “I” will not be given unless the instructor is reasonably sure that it is possible for the student to complete the requirements for the course during the subsequent semester (not including Summer)

and receive a grade of “D” or better. If the “I” is not completed by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester, the “I” will convert to an “F”, and will be reflected in the student’s QPA. Under unusual circumstances the student may ask the instructor to request an extension of one additional semester to complete the “I” from the Admissions and Retentions Committee. The request for an extension of the "I" grade must be made not later than one week before the first day of final examinations for the subsequent semester (not including summer).

The mark of “N” signifies that the student has registered for audit.

The mark of “W” indicates that the student has withdrawn from the College or from a course.
The mark of “YC” indicates that the student enrolled in develop mental courses is making satisfactory progress but all requirements needed to exit the course have not been completed. A student may receive a “YC” only in the first enrollment in any one course.

The above symbols of “CR”, “I”, “N”, “NC”, “P”, “S”, “U”, “W”, and “YC” are not computed in the quality point average, but they are a permanent part of official records and transcripts. The College has a grade appeal policy. For procedure, see the Student Handbook.