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1. The Coconino Community College grading system is as follows:

Letters Grades Grade Points/Credit Hour

A Excellent 4

B Good 3

C Average 2

D Unsatisfactory 1

F Failure 0

I Incomplete Not computed in GPA

W Withdrawal Not computed in GPA

Au Audit (no credit) Not computed in GPA

S* Satisfactory Not computed in GPA

U* Unsatisfactory Not computed in GPA

IP* In Progress Grade Not computed in GPA

* These grades are used for approved courses only.

2. To calculate GPA:

A. Multiply the number of credit hours earned in each class by the points assigned to the letter grade.

B. Add the points of all classes.

C. Divide by the total number of credits.

Example

Course # Course Title Grade Credit Grade Points/letter Total Grade Points

ENG 101 College Comp. I A 3 x4 12

FRE 101 Beginning French I B 4 x3 12

Total 7 cr. 24 grade points

(Your GPA = Grade Points / Credits = 24/7 = 3.4 GPA)

3. Incomplete Grades

A grade of “I” may be requested by a student only at the end of a semester in which the student has done the following:

A. Demonstrated successful completion of at least 80% of the work required for the course;

B. Presented a case documenting circumstances which prevent completion of the course requirements by the end of that semester;

C. Entered into the Contract for Incomplete Grade with the instructor.

4. All contracts must be reviewed and approved by the Extension Site Coordinator, Department Chair, or appropriate dean. It is the exclusive responsibility of the student receiving a grade of "I" to contact the instructor and complete the course. A Contract for Incomplete Grade will not exceed 1 semester following its approval. “I” grades issued during a summer session must be completed by the end of the following Fall semester. Upon completion of coursework outlined in the contract, the instructor will initiate a Change of Grade form. If the instructor is no longer available, the student should contact the Extension Site Coordinator, Department Chair, or appropriate dean. If the work required is not completed the semester following the approval of the contract, the grade specified on the contract will be posted to the student’s permanent record.

5. In-Progress Grade

In cases where circumstances warrant, the instructor may assign an “IP” grade. An “IP” grade is not to be used in place of an “I” grade. The “IP” grade is used where it is known at the time of registration that class completion will require work in excess of a single semester or session. A written “IP” grade contract should be completed by the instructor and the student. The contract must have definite starting and ending times. The “IP” contract must be approved in advance by the Extension Site Coordinator, Division Chair, or appropriate dean. Once the contract is successfully completed, the “IP” grade will be changed to a letter grade assigned by the supervising faculty.

6. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grades

If a course description in the College Catalog indicates a course may be taken for an “S/U” grade, the student may elect the S/U option. This must be done in writing, with the consent of the instructor, no later than the deadline to add classes as published in the appropriate Schedule of Classes. The deadline to add classes is also the deadline to change from an S/U to A-F or audit status. Students electing the S/U option should be aware that:

A. Once awarded, the “S” or “U” grade may not be changed to a letter grade.

B. The "S" grade is equivalent to a grade of "C" or better; however, neither the “S” nor the “U” grade is calculated in the grade point average.

C. The “S” grade may carry credit toward graduation or toward meeting professional requirements.

D. The “S” grade shows on the transcripts as credit hours earned for the semester and will be used toward meeting the credit hours required of a full-time student and toward determining Financial Aid eligibility.

E. The “U” grade shows on the transcript but not as credits earned for the semester; therefore, the “U” grade does not count toward meeting the hours required of a full-time student or toward determining Financial Aid eligibility.

F. Courses taken for S/U credit for which a grade of "S" is earned will satisfy prerequisites.