Grades
The grades awarded in each course are recorded on the student's permanent record. Some grades are assigned grade points, and are used in the calculation of the grade-point average, or GPA. Calculation of the GPA is based upon the number of graded credit hours attempted and the number of grade points earned. Grade points are awarded according to the following scale:
A |
superior |
4 grade points per hour of credit |
A- |
3.7 grade points per hour of credit |
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B+ |
3.3 grade points per hour of credit |
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B |
above average |
3 grade points per hour of credit |
B- |
2.7 grade points per hour of credit |
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C+ |
2.3 grade points per hour of credit |
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C |
average |
2 grade points per hour of credit |
C- |
1.7 grade points per hour of credit |
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D+ |
1.3 grade point per hour of credit |
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D |
passing, but below average |
1 grade point per hour of credit |
F |
failure |
0 grade points per hour of credit |
A more detailed version of this information is on page 32 in the Berry Catalog.
Grades of WF are considered the same as grades of F for purposes of calculating GPA. Courses that bear grades of H (honors), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), X (audit), I (incomplete), W (withdrew without penalty), WS (withdrew from school), or NR (not reported) are not included in calculations of GPA.
The GPA is calculated by first determining the courses that will affect the GPA (those with grades of A, B, C, D, F, or WF), then finding the number of grade points earned for each of these course (multiply the number of hours of credit by the number of grade points awarded for the grade earned: ex., a three-hour course with a grade of B earns nine grade points).
Total the number of grade points, then find the sum of the credit hours attempted for these courses. All attempts at a course, whether or not it was passed, will still be included when evaluating the number of hours attempted. Divide the number of grade points by the sum of the credit hours to determine the GPA.
The GPA is used in the calculation of academic standing. Students who maintain a high GPA will be eligible for honors, while failure to maintain the minimum required gpa may result in academic discipline. Consult the Berry Catalog, page 29, for a detailed description of how academic honors, probation, and suspension are determined.
Students who believe that a grade is in error must begin the process of correcting it by first discussing the matter with the faculty member involved, who will be responsible for correcting it if an error is discovered. The appeal of the grade must be made prior to the end of the semester following the one in which the grade was earned.