Grading System
Grades reflect the ability of each student to meet the performance objectives required to complete the program. Letter grades are given with the following equivalents:
| Grade |
Points |
Percentage |
| A |
4.0 |
93% - 100% |
| A- |
3.7 |
90% - 92% |
| B+ |
3.3 |
87% - 89% |
| B |
3.0 |
83% - 86% |
| B- |
2.7 |
80% - 82% |
| C+ |
2.3 |
77% -79% |
| C |
2.0 |
73% -76% |
| C- |
1.7 |
70% - 72% |
| D+ |
1.3 |
67% - 69% |
| D |
1.0 |
63% - 66% |
| D- |
0.7 |
60% - 62% |
| F |
0.0 |
0% -59% |
*(Except 1/7/1998 - 12/12/2003 when (D) = 0 points
Figuring GPA (Grade Point Average)
Students wishing to check their grade point averages should use the following formula:
- GP x CR = GP + GP = TGP/CR
- Per credit grade point (GP) equivalent multiplied by number of credits (CR) per class = grade points (GP),
- Add individual grade points (GP) together = total grade points (TGP)
- Divide by grade points (GP) by number of credits (CR) taken = GPA.
For example, if a student receives a grade of B in BIOL 227 and a grade of C in SOC 101 :
- BIOL 227 : (B) 3.0 x 4 credits = 12.0 grade points
- SOC 101 : (C) 2.0 x 3 credits = 6.0 grade points
- 12.0 + 6.0 = 18 grade points ÷ 7 credits = 2.57 GPA
Other Grade Descriptions
AU (Audit): Students may audit a course if there is available space in the course and they pay the full fee for the course. Students taking a course for “no credit” need not complete the assignments or exams used to determine grades. The intent to audit a course must be stated before the add/drop period ends. Audited courses are not counted as part of a student’s enrollment status and students cannot receive financial aid for audited courses. Audited courses will be recorded on transcripts as (AU) and “0” credit.
CH (Challenge Courses): Some CEI courses may be challenged. In order to challenge a course permission of the instructor, department chair, and dean must be sought and granted, and the student will be required to pass a comprehensive test for that course with a minimum grade of (C).
CIP (Course in Progress): Used for current term courses where the final grade has not been submitted and verified.
P (Pass): All work completed in a satisfactory manner.
S(Satisfactory): by a high enough entrance exam score. Ex. CLEP and AP.
W (Withdraw): Student withdrew from school prior to last day to withdraw without penalty according to official CEI calendar. No credit will be awarded.
IC (Incomplete): The Faculty member and student will complete an IC contract. If the student does not complete the course in the time designated on his/her contract, the grade will automatically revert to an F, and the student must repeat the course in order to receive credit.
Students are eligible for IC grades if:
- The student is maintaining a passing grade of (C) or above
- The student has completed more than 50% of the course
- The instructor judges the student’s inability to complete the course due to legitimate unforeseen causes
- When course work can be completed without further attendance in the classroom and/or lab
The instructor must indicate on the contract what course requirements the student has left to complete. A copy of the contract is kept on file as part of the student’s record with the Registrar. An instructor may determine that an earlier completion date is advisable. If the incomplete course is a prerequisite for a subsequent course, registration will not be possible until the prerequisite is successfully completed.
The student is responsible for completing all outstanding course requirements and for working with the instructor to initiate the grade change. An (IC) is calculated as an (F) until all course work is complete, and may impact federal financial aid eligibility. If the student receives a grade of (IC) they will have until mid-semester of the subsequent semester to complete the course.
The following are not included in the calculation of GPA: S, AU, W, CH, P.
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