Grading System and Symbols
At the end of each quarter, reports of student grades are mailed to
students. The grading system and grade symbols used at DeKalb Technical College are
as follows:
| A |
90-100 |
Excellent |
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| B |
80-89 |
Good |
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| C |
70-79 |
Satisfactory - the minimum
grade required for certain courses, as specified in the Catalog* |
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| D |
60-69 |
Needs Improvement - while
giving hours credit, will not apply toward the diploma, degree,
or certificate in courses requiring a minimum grade of "C." |
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| F |
Below 60 |
Unsatisfactory |
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| WF |
Withdrawn Failing |
Unsatisfactory |
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"F" and "WF" grades indicate failure. No credit toward
graduation is given for a course in which a grade of "F" or "WF" was
received. "WF" indicates that the student withdrew from the course while
doing unsatisfactory work, or was withdrawn by the instructor for excessive
absences (see the COURSE WITHDRAWALS section). The following symbols
are used in the cases indicated, but will not be included in the determination
of the grade point average:
| W |
Withdrawn
| Passing. Indicates that a student
who was doing passing work was permitted to withdraw from the course
without penalty |
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| I |
Incomplete.
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satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the course work,
but for NON-ACADEMIC reasons beyond his/her control has not been
able to complete some specific part or amount of the work required
(for example, the final examination). An "I" not satisfactorily
removed by the end of the following quarter will automatically be
changed to an "F." The time allowed for completing work
may be extended to a maximum of twelve months when circumstances
prevent the student from completing the work during the following
quarter. To obtain an "I" the student and their instructor
must complete the Petition for "I" which will include
a description of the work to be completed and the completion date.
Copies of the Petition for "I" will be filed with the
instructor and with the appropriate Department Chairperson. |
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| IP |
In Progress |
Indicates that a course continues beyond the end of the quarter. |
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| S |
Satisfactory |
Indicates that a non-graded
course was satisfactorily completed. |
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| U |
Unsatisfactory |
Indicates a non-graded course was not satisfactorily completed. |
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| AU |
Articulated Credit |
Indicates credit earned through articulation |
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Audit |
Indicates that a course was
audited. No credit is given. |
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| EX |
Credit by Exam |
Indicates a credit by departmental
examination. |
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| TR |
Transfer |
Indicates that transfer
credit was awarded for a course at another college |
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A grade followed by an asterisk (*) indicates a Learning Support course. A Learning Support grade is not counted in a student’s earned hours or cumulative grade point average.
Grades of W, WF U, and I may affect a student's financial aid (See
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid).
*NOTE: Any grade below “C” in Health and Human Services programs is considered unsatisfactory.
Work Ethics Evaluation
The Work Ethics Evaluation is designed to teach, promote, and evaluate
desirable work habits. The point system used to evaluate work ethics
is as follows:
3 Exceeds Expectations
2 Meets Expectations
1 Needs Improvement
0 Unacceptable
Grade Point Average
Determination of academic standing is generally based upon a grade point
average (GPA) that appears on the student's permanent record. This average
is computed by multiplying the credit hours assigned a course by the
grade points earned. The sum of grade points divided by the total number
of credit hours attempted at DeKalb Technical College produces the grade point average.
Credits earned in other institutions, credit by examination, and other
courses where symbols are assigned are not used in calculating the cumulative
GPA.
| Grade: |
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
WF |
| Points: |
4.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Forfeiture of Credit
By registering for a course for which the student has already received
credit at DeKalb Technical College, a student forfeits the previous credit in that
course for graduation purposes. The student's official grade in the
course will be the one earned on repetition. Although both grades remain
on the record and are part of the cumulative grade point average, only
the final attempt will be calculated for the purpose of graduation requirements.
Full-time Student Status
A degree, diploma, or certificate student who is registered for at least
12-quarter credit hours is considered to be a full-time student. CEU
credit hours are not included in the student load calculation. Any course
load in excess of twenty-one (21) quarter hours must be approved by
the appropriate campus academic dean prior to registration. Course load
requirements vary from one program to another. Enrolling for fewer hours
for a particular quarter may affect eligibility for financial aid or
veterans benefits and enrollment certification. It is the student's
responsibility to consult with appropriate school officials regarding
this matter. A student who is placed on academic probation cannot register
for more than 12-quarter credit hours until the probationary status
has been removed.
Continuous Enrollment
To remain continuously enrolled, a student must not have an absence of four or more consecutive
quarters of enrollment at DeKalb Technical College.
Working Students
Students who work while attending DeKalb Technical College are reminded that carrying a normal academic load is a full-time job. Some students may be able to work part-time and still do satisfactory course work. It is recommended that no full-time students work more than 20 hours a week. Students who find it necessary to work more than this should not try to carry a normal academic load. Students needing financial assistance should contact the Office of Financial Aid about the various opportunities for financial aid.
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