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At the end of each semester, grades are given in each course, using letters to indicate the quality of work done by the student. Grade reports are provided to students through their Self-Service accounts. Students are responsible for knowing how each course grade is computed. The following is a list of the letter symbols used in grading at Alamance Community College:
| A-Excellent |
4 points for each credit hour |
| B-Good |
3 points for each credit hour |
| C-Satisfactory |
2 points for each credit hour |
| D-Lowest passing |
1 point for each credit hour |
| F-Failure |
0 points for each credit hour |
| I -(Incomplete, no credit) |
A grade of “I” (incomplete) indicates that a student has made significant and satisfactory progress in the course; however, due to unavoidable circumstances is not able to complete course requirements by the end of the semester. Since the “incomplete” extends enrollment in the course, requirements and deadlines for satisfactory completion will be established through faculty consultation. The student and faculty member will meet to discuss the requirements for completion of the course, establish a deadline and complete the incomplete grade form. The form will be signed by both the faculty member and the student and uploaded into AVISO. The work for the “I” grade must be completed, and a grade assigned “A, B, C, D, F” no later than the end of the next semester, (fall, spring or summer), or the grade of “I” will automatically be changed to an “F”. |
| R (Re-enroll, no credit) |
A grade assigned to the student who has been unable to meet the course objectives in the specified time and must re-enroll to earn credit. This grade may only be given to students in non-credit developmental studies courses. To receive this grade, the student must have satisfactory attendance. |
| WP (Withdrew Passing, no credit) |
A student may withdraw up to the 80 percent point of the class and receive a WP. Instructors can withdraw a student during this time period for excessive absences. The WP grade is not used to compute the student’s grade point average (GPA). After the 80 percent point, students must complete the course and will be awarded the appropriate grade at the end of the semester based on their performance. |
| TR (Transfer) |
This grade signifies that credit for a course was accepted from another institution. No grade points are awarded, and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). |
| P (Passed) |
This grade is awarded in corequisite noncredit developmental courses and in the work experience portion of work-based learning. It may also be awarded for other experiential learning courses such as supervised field studies or review courses. When courses are graded in this manner, it must be reflected in the master course plan, and the Registrar’s Office must be notified when the course is established. This grade signifies that the student has satisfactorily completed the course (equivalent to a C or better). Failure to complete the course graded in this manner may be indicated with any other appropriate grade as prescribed in the course plan. No grade points are awarded for hours completed in this manner, and the P grade is not used to compute the grade point average (GPA). |
| P1 (Passed Tier 1) |
This grade is awarded in transitional noncredit developmental mathematics and/or English courses. No grade points are awarded and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). |
| P2 (Passed Tier 2) |
This grade is awarded in transitional noncredit developmental mathematics and/or English courses. No grade points are awarded and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). |
| P3 (Passed Tier 3) |
This grade is awarded in transitional noncredit developmental mathematics and/or English courses. No grade points are awarded and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). |
| CE (Credit by Examination) |
This grade signifies that the student has met the course examination objectives as demonstrated by a proficiency examination. No grade points are awarded, and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). |
| AU (Audit) |
This grade signifies that the student has taken a course for no credit. No grade points are awarded, and the grade is not used in the computation of the grade point average (GPA). The student who enrolls for a course cannot change from audit to credit or credit to audit after the official drop/add period. |
Alamance Community College operates on a grade point system. For each semester hour of work with a grade of A, B, C, D, or F a numerical value of 4, 3, 2, 1, or 0 respectively is awarded. The numerical value assigned to the grade is multiplied by the number of credit hours for the course to determine the grade points earned. A student’s grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total points earned in all courses by the total credit hours attempted (excluding I, R, WP, TR, CE, P, and AU grades). This grade point average (GPA) is a general measure of the quality of a student’s work.
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