Grading
Once final grades are submitted by your instructor they are immediately available on Ocelot Access. These grades are recorded as part of your permanent record.
Consult your course syllabus for grading scale in each course. The grading scale listed here is for final course grades.
Students are expected to attempt to resolve grade disputes directly with their instructors before using the SC aware process.
Grading System
Effective Fall Semester 1988
| Grade | Interpretation | Letter Grade Equivalent |
| 4.0 | Superior | A |
| 3.7-3.9 | A- | |
| 3.3-3.6 | B+ | |
| 3.0-3.2 | Good | B |
| 2.7-2.9 | B- | |
| 2.3-2.6 | C+ | |
| 2.0-2.2 | Average | C |
| 1.7-1.9 | C- | |
| 1.3-1.6 | D+ | |
| 1.0-1.2 | Poor | D |
| 0.0 | Unacceptable | F |
| W (no points) | Withdrawal | — |
| I (no points) | Incomplete | — |
| AUD (no points) | Audit | — |
| NS (no points) | No Show | — |
| R (no points) | Repeated Course | — |
W: Withdrawal (not counted in GPA)
I: Incomplete (not counted in GPA)
Audit: No grade or credit granted
R: Repeated course effective Summer 2010
NS: No Show (no credit awarded and the course is not counted in GPA)
Courses excluded from the GPA under the forgiveness policy are designated by an asterisk. *
Courses with a 0.0, W, I, AUD, or NS grades cannot be used towards completion of your degree or credential. Students must complete the specific requirements of the curriculum listed in the catalog for degree completion.
Grade Point Average
Students may calculate their grade point average as in this example:
GPA Calculator
| Class Elected | Course Credit Hours | Grade Received | Grade Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | 3 | x 2.2 | = 6.6 |
| POLS 105 | 3 | x 3.4 | = 10.2 |
| MATH 113 | 4 | x 2.1 | = 8.4 |
| CHEM 111 | 4 | x 2.7 | = 10.8 |
| Total Credits: | 14 | Total Grade Points: | 36 |