Grading
Semester GPA Cumulative GPA Grading
Determination of Course Grade Grade Disputes Repeated Courses
Semester GPA
A student’s semester grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the number of quality points earned during the semester by the number of credit hours attempted during the semester. Only course grades earned at Mercy College are used to calculate a student’s semester GPA.
Cumulative GPA
A student’s cumulative GPA is determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Only course grades earned at Mercy College are used to calculate a student’s cumulative GPA. GPA is calculated to the thousands decimal place.
Grading
Mercy College uses the following grading system to monitor student progress:
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Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
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Quality
Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3 |
Grade
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
|
Quality
Points
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0 |
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Special
Grades
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Quality
Points
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AU |
*0.0 |
Audit (No credit) |
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E |
*0.0 |
Credit by Examination/Validation (Course credit given for successful examination completion or documented equivalency.) |
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I |
*0.0 |
Incomplete (Given as a course grade to students whose work is satisfactory but, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, are unable to complete the course. At the discretion of the instructor, deadlines for satisfying an Incomplete can be from a few days to 30 calendar days after the end of the semester in which the incomplete occurred unless prior approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs is received. If no change is reported, the "I" becomes an "F" and is calculated in the student's GPA.) |
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P |
*0.0 |
Pass (Met course requirements successfully as determined by the instructor. Is not calculated in GPA.) |
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W |
*0.0 |
Withdrawal from a course before the 8th week or course mid-point. |
* not calculated in GPA
Determination of Course Grade
Faculty members determine the grading standards for each course they teach and identify these standards in the course syllabus.
Grade Disputes
Students who dispute a grade may follow the College Grievance Policy found in the Student Handbook.
Repeated Courses
A student may repeat a course in order to obtain a better grade. A student is not required to repeat a failed course or a course in which he/she earns a “C-” or below unless it is a required liberal arts and sciences or professional course in their program of study. However, lower grades significantly impact a semester and cumulative GPA. If a student chooses to repeat a course in which they earn a grade of “F” it must be repeated in the next semester the course is offered. Students choosing to repeat a course should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if financial aid is available to pay for the course.
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