Grades
The method of grading is an integral part of the course structure and is the same for all students taking the course. All course grades are letter grades unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus.
Instructors are required to state their grading policies in writing at the beginning of each course. Instructors will provide students enrolled in their courses with a syllabus containing the grading policy for the course as well as information about course content and requirements, including homework, exams, and attendance policies. The following grades appear on academic records:
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| A |
Indicates exceptional quality, originality, independent work, a thorough mastery of the subject and the completion of more work than is required. |
| B |
Indicates outstanding ability above the average level of performance. |
| C |
Indicates a satisfactory or average level of performance and lowest passing grade in program specialization requirements. |
| D |
Indicates work of below average quality and performance. The lowest passing grade. |
Pass / Fail
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| P |
Indicates satisfactory completion of course requirements. Although “pass” is the equivalent of a grade of “C” or better, a pass grade is not included in a student’s GPA. Credits earned with pass grades may meet degree requirements and may be used as a measure of satisfactory progress. |
| F |
Indicates unacceptable work and performance. |
All “F” grades are included in GPA calculations unless repeated for credit and a higher grade is earned.
Credit by Exam
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| EX |
Indicates credit given under the credit-by-examination option |
| F |
Indicates unacceptable work and performance |
Transfer Credit
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| TR |
Indicates transfer credit from an educational institution separate from Iḷisaġvik College. Grades for transfer credits are not included in GPA calculations. |
Incomplete
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| I |
Indicates a temporary grade for incomplete work. When the “I” grade is assigned, the instructor includes a statement of both the work required to complete the course, the amount of time the student has to complete the work, and the letter grade the student will receive if the work is not completed. The maximum time allowed is three (3) months. At the end of the defined time limit, the grade will be changed by the Registrar to reflect the grade submitted by the instructor. Students cannot graduate with an “I” grade in any required course. |
Withdrawn
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| W |
Indicates withdrawal from a semester-long course on the third Friday after the first day of instruction or 15% of the shorter courses. A student may initiate this process until the deadline for student-initiated withdrawal or faculty may initiate it until the deadline for a faculty-initiated withdrawal if a student stops attending or lacks a prerequisite for the course. |
Audit
|
Grade |
Indication |
|---|---|
| AU |
Indicates enrollment for informational purposes only. No academic credit is granted. |