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Grading is based on the quality of a student’s work in relation to the criteria set by faculty for the given course. Final performance grades shall be reported for each student for every course undertaken according to the following grading system, unless an alternative grading system is required to comply with state or national accrediting agency or licensure requirements.
*Performance Grades Calculating Your Grade Point Average (GPA)Grade points earned for each course are determined by multiplying the number of points for each grade by the number of credit hours the course carries. For example, if you take a three-hour course and earn an “A” you will accumulate 12 grade points for that course. Your grade point average is then computed by adding the total grade points for all courses and dividing by the number of credit hours attempted during the same period. For example, if you take the following courses, and earn the following grades, you will have a grade point average of 2.93: The formula is Credit Hours X Grade = Grade Point.
12 Total Credit Hours / Total 35 Grade Points = 2.93 GPA GPA(1)Your transcript and grade reports will indicate two different Grade Point Averages, called GPAs.
GPA(2)
GraduationGPA is used to determine eligibility for graduation and is based on all college-level course work including credits transferable to Dallas College. Repeated CoursesFor repeated courses, only the latest grade earned is included in cumulative grade point averages even if the latest grade is lower than a preceding grade. However, transcripts do indicate all work attempted and completed at Dallas College. When you withdraw from a course being repeated, the cumulative grade point average is calculated by using the immediately preceding grade in the same course. If You Question How Your Grade was DeterminedIf you believe an error has been made in determining a course grade, you should contact the instructor or appropriate division office as soon as possible. For more information, see Grade Dispute Resolutionin the section on College Policies and Procedures. Incomplete GradeAn incomplete grade of “I” may be given when an unforeseen emergency prevents you from completing the work in a course. The “I” must be converted to a performance grade (A-F) within 90 days after the first day of classes in the subsequent regular semester. If the work is not completed after 90 days, the “I” is converted to a performance grade, usually an “F”. An Incomplete Contract is used to assign an incomplete grade and states the requirements for the satisfactory completion of the course. The Incomplete Contract must be agreed upon and signed by the instructor, you and the appropriate division dean and submitted with the final grade report. When an Incomplete Contract must be submitted without your signature, the instructor must include a statement indicating that you are aware of and agree with the contract. A “WX” GradeIf you do not complete course requirements, you may receive a “WX” grade when the instructor determines that reasonable progress has been made and when you can re-enroll for course completion prior to the certification date in the next regular semester. If you do not complete the course requirements, the “WX” is converted to a performance grade. A “E” GradeAn “E” grade may be given when an instructor wishes to indicate that you have made progress in a developmental studies course. An “E” grade is non-punitive and is not computed. The “E” grade provides more flexibility for reenrollment, particularly for students who do not achieve a C-level grade in a course. An “E” grade indicates that you participated in a course according to TSIguidelines, but were unable to do C-level or passing work that would qualify you to enroll in transfer-level courses. The “E” grade indicates below college skill level work, but shows that you participated in and attended the class and attempted to do the work in the course. Students on Federal Financial Aid should check with the Financial Aid Office concerning “E” grade(s) and any impact they have on benefits. |
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