Students who have more than three absences, excused or unexcused, cannot be given a satisfactory grade.
Definition of Grades
A - Outstanding Achievement (Significantly Exceeds Standards)
B - Commendable Achievement (Exceeds Standards)
C - Acceptable Achievement (Meets Standards)
D - Marginal Achievement (Below Standards)
F - Failing
I - Incomplete
An Incomplete grade is given when a student has completed at least two-thirds of the course class sessions and is unable to complete the requirements of the course because of uncontrollable and unforeseen circumstances. Students must communicate these circumstances (preferably in writing) to the instructor prior to the final day of the course. If an instructor decides that an "Incomplete" is warranted, they provide the student with the conditions for removal of the Incomplete in writing and file a copy with the Office of the Registrar. The file copy remains in place until the "Incomplete" is removed or the time limit for removal has passed. An "Incomplete" is not assigned when the only way the student could make up the work is to attend a major portion of the class when it is offered again. Students must resolve "Incompletes" no later than one week following the course completion date. Students can be required to remove an "Incomplete" in a shorter period at the discretion of the instructor.
An "I" that is not removed within the stipulated time becomes an "F." No grade points are assigned. The "F" is calculated in the grade point average.
W Withdrawal Signifies that a student has withdrawn from a course before beginning the third class session. A "Withdrawal" is not allowed after the beginning of the third class session. This is a permanent mark with no grade points assigned.
Grade Grade Points Per Credit
A - 4.0
B - 3.0
C - 2.0
D - 1.0
F - 0.0
W - 0.0
I - 0.0
Grade Point Average Requirements
All course work completed at the College must average 2.0 or higher.
Computing Grade Point Averages
To compute a student's grade point average, the total number of credit units is divided into the total number of grade points. Course units count only once toward graduation requirements. "I" and "W" designations carry no grade points and are not considered when figuring the grade point averages. When a course is repeated, the higher grade is included in the calculation, but the lower grade remains part of the permanent record and is not calculated in the grade point average.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students attending the College are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress in their selected course of study. Academic progress is defined using both a qualitative and quantitative measure. The qualitative academic progress is assessed by the grade point average achieved at the College, the quantitative academic progress is measured through the number of quarter units satisfactorily completed. Students must maintain a "C" (2.0) grade point average for course work taken at the College.
Academic Probation
Students who fall below 2.0 for coursework taken at the College are placed on academic probation. Students on probation receive counseling by the Registrar's Office and must improve their cumulative GPA within 10 weeks. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility for financial aid, and suspension or expulsion. Students placed on academic probation are removed from this status when they have improved their cumulative GPAs to 2.0 or better.
Academic Dismissal and Reinstatement
Students on probation who fail to raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 within the allotted time frame will be academically dismissed from the College. If the faculty determines that a student ought to be academically dismissed for reasons other than grades, they refer the matter to the Vice President of Academics, which will initiate a hearing process. The hearing process to be followed is identical with the one invoked for disciplinary actions.
Repetition of Courses and Grade Changes
Students must repeat any course in which an "F" grade was received. The original grade entry remains part of the student's permanent record, but is not considered in computing the grade point average. A second failure will be considered in computing the grade point average. No course can be repeated more than twice. All grades are final. Students may request a review of their records if the possibility of a clerical or computational error exists. (See "Grade Appeals.")
