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Grades

GRADING SYSTEM

Grades are reported at the completion of each semester/summer terms. Midterm progress grade reports are mailed out during the fall and spring semesters. Students receiving less than average midterm grades will be sent notification letters by the counseling staff. Final grades are mailed to the student's permanent mailing address. The final grade report becomes a part of the student's official transcript. A final grade that has been allowed to stand unchallenged for a period of five years is final.

Grading Symbols

  A Excellent
  B Good
  C Average
  D Lowest passing grade (some institutions may not accept as transfer credit)
  F Failing
  W Withdrawal (no credit)
  I Incomplete
  AU Audit (no credit)
  P Passing
  NC No Credit

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average (GPA) at SAU Tech is calculated as outlined below:

1. To determine the grade points earned in each course, multiply the number of quality points for the assigned letter grade by the number of credit hours for the course.
  A = 4 quality points
  B = 3 quality points
  C = 2 quality points
  D = 1 quality point
  F = 0 quality points
  I, W, and AU are not considered in determining GPA.

2. Add these grade points to arrive at the total grade points earned during a semester.

3. Divide this grade point total by the total number of credit hours pursued that semester.
The cumulative grade point average is calculated the same way as the GPA for each term except that all of the student's course work (excluding developmental) is taken into account.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of Incomplete, "I," will be issued only when a student has been unable, because of illness or other circumstances beyond his or her control, to finish assigned classwork or papers or take the final examination. In order to receive a grade of "I," a student must make arrangements with the instructor. The student and the faculty member must sign an Incomplete Grade Contract form. The student and faculty member will receive a copy and the original will be placed on file in the appropriate division chair office along with a copy of the final grade roster. A grade of "I" not made up within eight weeks after the beginning of the following semester will automatically become an "F." Any additional extension of time requires approval by the Vice Chancellor for Instruction.