2000-2001 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 39 I An "I" signifying "incomplete" is a tempora1y 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 "pe1manent incomplete,'' a grade assigned in special situations by the faculty member with the approval of the academic vice president. This perma– nent 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 when credits do not count toward the gradua– tion requirements. Basic English and Intermediate Algebra are examples of such courses. NR The mark "NR" is used to indicate that the faculty member did not submit the grade in time for it to appear on the grade card. P The mark "P" is used to indicate that the student performed satisfactory work ("C" average or better) in a course whose credits do not count toward graduation, such as Basic English or Intermediate Algebra. W The mark "W" is used to indicate that the student with– drew 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 offinal examinations. WF The "WF" is used after the fourth week of the quarter if the student is "failing" at the time ofwithdrawal. 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. GradePoints and PointAverages Cedarville University uses the "four-point system" to dete1mine academic averages. Grade points are awarded as follows: EachQuarterHour A A- B+ B B- C+ c C- D+ D D- F GradePoints 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 .7 0.0 The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total hours attempted. Grades are issued at the end of each quarter. It is the responsibility of each student to discuss his or her academic achievement with his or her instructor. Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension To satisfy the minimum graduation requirements, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of2.0. The minimum cumulative grade point average needed to maintain good academic standing is also 2.0. The University recognizes that some students may have difficulty earning and/or maintaining the minimum cumulative grade point average required for good standing and for graduation. To assist them, an academic progress chart outlines the minimum cumulative grade point averages needed according to the credit hours earned. Some academic programs have stricter academic progress requirements than those listed above. Students should check A quiet 1110111e11t in the librmy to review classroom material prepares students for upcoming exams.