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Grading System


Each Student and Faculty Advisor should be familiar with the Academic Policies of Saint Augustine's College. Students and faculty advisors are encouraged to consult regularly with the Saint Augustine's College Catalog and with Department Chairs and Division Deans.

Grading System
The grading system is based upon semester hours. The faculty may award the following grades:

Letter Grade

A

Description

Excellent

Numeric Grade

90 and above

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

Four

 

 

Letter Grade

B

Description

Good

Numeric Grade

80 to 89

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

Three

 

 

Letter Grade

C

Description

Fair

Numeric Grade

70 to 79

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

Two

 

 

Letter Grade

D

Description

Passing but poor

Numeric Grade

60 to 69

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

One

 

 

Letter Grade

F

Description

Failing

Numeric Grade

Below 60

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

None

 

 

Letter Grade

I

Description

Incomplete

Numeric Grade

N/A

Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit

N/A

Students must pass all courses in the major including supporting courses from other disciplines, with a grade of "C" or better. Thus, students who receive a grade of "D" or "F" in any course in the major or required in the major must repeat that course at Saint Augustine's College.