1992-1993 Academic Catalog

AU This mark is given when a course is audited. To receive this notation, the student must attend and participate in the course. No credit is earned. CR The mark "CR" means that credit has been granted; it also applies to the "Credit or No Credit Program" where credit is received for satisfactory (average or above) performance in the course. Credit in which a "CR" has been earned counts toward the total graduation requirements but is not used in the computation of grade point averages. I An "I" signifying "incomplete" is a temporary grade given when a student is unable to complete the work for a course on time because of extraordinary circumstances, such as illness, emergency, or other reasonable cause. This temporary grade does not influence the student's grade point average. To be considered for an incomplete, the student must be passing the course and have completed the majority of the coursework. An incomplete should not be given merely because a student fails to complete all the course requirements on time. The' instructor giving the incomplete will establish an appropriate completion date with the student. This date may extend to the end of the quarter following the one in which the course was taken. If the work is not completed by the designated date, the incomplete will be changed to an "F" and will be calculated as such in the student's grade point average. INC This notation indicates a "permanent incomplete," a grade assigned in special situations by the faculty member with the approval of the academic vice president. This permanent grade does not influence the student's grade point average. To receive a permanent incomplete, the faculty member should submit the appropriate form to the academic vice president identifying the circumstances warranting this special grade. If a permanent incomplete is awarded, the grade may not be changed at a future date. To receive credit for the course, the student must again register for the course and complete the course requirements. K The notation "K" signifies credit and accompanies courses transferred from other colleges or universities. It has no affect upon cumulative grade point average. NC The mark "NC" means that no credit has been earned. Credit hours for which an "NC" has been earned are not used in the computation of grade point averages. NP The mark "NP" is used to indicate that the student did not pass a course whose credits do not count toward the graduation requirements. Basic English and Basic Mathematics are examples of such courses. Academic Information 43 P The mark "P" is used to indicate that the student passed a course whose credits do not count toward graduation, like Basic English or Basic Mathematics. W The mark "W" is used to indicate that the student withdrew from the course during the second, third, or fourth week. WP The mark "WP" is used to indicate that the student is "passing" when a course is dropped following the fourth week and before the week of final examinations. WF The "WF" is used after the fourth week of the quarter if the student is "failing" at the time of withdrawal. A "WF" is treated in the same manner as the "F" grade when figuring the grade point average. Z The mark "Z" indicates that the student did not complete the course but did not officially withdraw. A "Z" is treated in the same manner as the "F" grade when figuring the grade point average. "Even though I was accepted at Northern lllinois, I chose Cedarville because of its academic quality. I have made so many real Christian friends--people who accept me for who I am. The professors are really great, too, willing to help (f I have any d(f{iculties." Elsa Estenor, a sophomore nursing major, is from Naperville, Illinois.