2019-20 Catalog (Archived Catalog)
Grading Policy
Final Exams
Instructors give final examinations at scheduled times. Final exam schedules for the current semester are located online at the exam schedule link at svcc.edu/schedule/final-exams.html. Schedules will be available by the third week of classes. See individual instructors for questions.
Grading System
Grades are recorded at the end of each semester with a system of letters indicating the quality of academic work as follows:
These grades are used in calculating a student's GPA
| Grade | Grade Points | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent | 4 |
| B | Good | 3 |
| C | Average | 2 |
| D | Below Average | 1 |
| F | Failure | 0 |
These grades are not used in calculating a student's GPA
| I | Incomplete |
|---|---|
| P | Passing |
| W | Withdrawal |
| X | Audit |
| Z | Proficiency |
The student's GPA is determined in the following manner:
Example:
Student X is taking five classes and received the corresponding grades:
| Course | Course Credits Attempted | Grade | Grade Points | Hours for GPA | Total Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | 3 | A | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| HUM 210 | 3 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| PSY 103 | 3 | A | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| BIO 105 | 5 | C | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| CIS 101 | 3 | W | |||
| Totals | 17 | 14 | 43 |
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of GPA credit hours. Your grade point average may range from 0.0 to a 4.0.
| Total Grade Points | Hours for GPA | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 43 divided by | 14 = | 3.07 |
Note: Developmental grades are not calculated in the GPA.
For students wishing to appeal grades, please refer to the Academic Appeals Policy.