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GRADING POLICIES
Grades
and Points
The
quality of a student's performance in a course is recognized by
a letter mark or grade, which is counted in points. Grade points
(or quality points) are the numerical equivalent of letter grades
and are assigned for each credit earned with a given grade according
to the scale indicated below. For example, an "A" in a 5-credit
course would give the student 20 grade points. These points express
the quality of a student's performance in terms of numbers for
determining scholastic achievement, and individual and graduation
honors.
Grade
Points Explanation
| A |
4.0 |
Excellent
Attainment
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| A- |
3.7 |
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| B+ |
3.3 |
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| B |
3.0 |
Highly
Satisfactory Attainment |
| B- |
2.7 |
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| C+ |
2.3 |
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| C |
2.0 |
Satisfactory
Attainment |
| C- |
1.7 |
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| D+ |
1.3 |
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| D |
1.0 |
Insufficient
Attainment but with credit allowed |
| E |
0.0 |
Insufficient
Attainment with no credit allowed |
| Au |
Audit |
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| P |
Pass |
(used
only with the Pass/No credit option) |
| NC |
No
credit |
(used
only with the Pass/No credit option) |
| I |
Incomplete |
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Use
of "I" Grade
The "I" grade (Incomplete) indicates that the student did
not complete the work assigned for a course because of absence
due to illness or an acceptable emergency. Work must be completed
within one calendar year or the "I" becomes an "E". Students must
initiate the request for an "I" grade (as well as its removal)
by request to the instructor. If granted, the instructor will
give the student an "I" grade on the grade roster.
Pass/
No Credit Option
| 1. |
A
"P" grade in this option must be at least equivalent to a
"C" grade (2.0). |
| 2. |
Students
may elect the P/NC option for the number of courses specified
in the schedule below to apply toward a bachelor's degree.
Limitations in item 3 below apply.
Classification at entrance:
Freshman- 30 credits
Sophomore- 20 credits
Junior- 15 credits
Senior- 5 credits |
| 3. |
No
more than one course per quarter; no courses in major; no
foundations courses; no courses in general education, University
Seminar, University Foundations, University Core. |
| 4. |
For
those students who transfer to SPU, no "Pass" credits will
be accepted for the major or general education requirements,
except within the College Transfer Program with the associate
degree. |
| 5. |
P/NC
form must be on file in Student Academic Services by the 10th
day of the quarter. |
Additional
Course Responsibilities
In addition to teaching, adjunct faculty may need to fulfill
other course requirements, including but not limited to, the following:
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Registering
students |
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Providing
the University and students with syllabi |
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Requiring
in- and out-of-class assignments as defined in the syllabi |
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Assigning
and turning in grades to the university within five days following
the course ending or closing date |
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Distributing
and collecting student course evaluation forms |
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Anytime
an instructor collects course related fees that do not come
to SPU, the instructor is responsible to maintain adequate
records for an audit trail. |
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