55
Semester
GRADE
GRADE
COURSE
HOURS
EARNED
POINTS
ENGL 0099
*4
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 that 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 5 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 students’ 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 fill out a grade mailer request form in
the Registrar’s Office. It is the student's responsibility to keep the Registrar's Office notified
of any name and/or address change. Unless notified to the contrary, requested grade
reports will be addressed as shown on the student's application for admission. It is also the
student's responsibility to report any grade errors to the Registrar's Office within 15 days of
receipt.
