Darton State College 2016-2017 Catalog

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Semester Grade Grade
COURSE HOURS EARNED POINTS
ENGL 0989 *3 B 0
MATH 1111 3 C 6
HIST 2111 3 A 12
BUSA 2106 3 B 9
POLS 1105 2 A 8
PHED 1115 1 B 3
12 38
38  12 = 3.16 Grade Point Average
*Institutional Credit
A sample computation of a cumulative GPA is shown below:
Hours
Grade Point Hours Credit Grade
Average Carried Earned Points
Current 2.87 16 16 46
Previous Cumulative 1.94 17 12 33
Current Cumulative 2.39 33 28 79
It should be noted the current cumulative grade point average is the quotient of the hours carried and
grade points and is not the arithmetic average of prior grade point averages. For graduation GPA,
the higher grade is used.
Repetition of Courses - A student may repeat a previously attempted course if required by
academic regulations and/or upon the approval of his academic advisor. When a course is repeated,
the higher grade will be used in determining the student's cumulative grade point average.
When a course is taken which is similar to a course previously taken, credit cannot be received for
both. Credit will be given for the course most recently taken, even if the most recent grade is lower
than the previous grade.
Dean's List - The Dean's List for each semester will include those full-time students who earn a 3.40
or higher grade point average. Learning Support and First Year Experience classes are institutional
credit only, and not included in the calculations for Dean’s List.
Merit List - The Merit List each semester will include those part-time students who are taking at
least five semester hours of college credit work, but less than 12. A student must earn a 3.40 grade
point average or higher on college credit work. Learning Support and First Year Experience classes
are institutional credit only, and not included in the calculations for the Merit List.
G. REPORTING GRADES
Darton State College makes student’s grades available on-line through each student’s individual
account with secure access. All possible efforts are taken to expedite processing of grades. Copies
of grades will only be mailed to those persons or agencies specifically designated in writing by the
student. Students can do this by requesting a copy of their academic transcript:
. It is also the student's responsibility to
report any grade errors to the Registrar's Office within 15 days of receipt.