Student Handbook 2015-‐16
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adjustment period, you will have to follow the withdrawal process if you want to drop a class. Early Alert System In a typical 16-week semester, students who are not making satisfactory progress by the 30% point shall be made aware of their status in the class. Each instructor will notify students of their status using a method of their choice (SSP, email, conversation, instant message, memo, or alert form). The early alert notice will indicate the reason(s) for the student’s lack of progress in the course. It will also suggest available campus services to assist the student with any problems interfering with course work. Faculty should retain a copy of the communication. A student’s primary contact for progress in any course is the instructor for that course. If students have problems of any kind that interfere with course work they should make an appointment with the instructor to discuss the difficulties. If a student receives an early alert communication, he or she should contact the instructor as quickly as possible. The student should follow suggestions made by the course instructor. This may include a required conference with the instructor, Department Chair, and/or academic coach.
GRADES Final grades are available on WebAdvisor. They are not mailed. Grade Point Scale and Grade Point Average (GPA) A Superior 90-100 credit hour B Above Average 80-89 per credit hour C Average 70-79 credit hour D Below Average 60-69 credit hour F Failure below 60 credit hour The following are not included in GPA calculations S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory AU Audit
four points per three points two points per one point per zero points per