Reports showing the scholarship marks obtained by the student are issued at the end of each semester. The following marks are used:
| A | Excellent | 4 grade points for each credit hour earned | |
| B | Above Average | 3 grade points for each credit hour earned | |
| C | Average | 2 grade points for each credit hour earned | |
| D | Below Average | 1 grade point for each credit hour earned | |
| F | Failure | “F” is used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; carries 0 grade points for each credit hour attempted. When the student retakes a course taken in the semester system, the “F” is negated, and the higher grade is used in GPA calculations. | |
| Other grade and course symbols authorized for use are: | |||
| I | Incomplete | No credits or grade points. Defaults to “F” after one semester if requirements are not met. |
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| CF | Carry Forward | No credits or grade points. | |
| S | Satisfactory | Earns NO grade points. | |
| U | Unsatisfactory | No credits, CEU’s or grade points. | |
| W | Withdrawn | 0 grade points. | |
| E | Exempt | Earns credits. No grade points. Awarded for course exemption based on testing or High School Articulation. | |
| TR | Transfer | Earns credits. No grade points. Allowable equivalent OCtech credits earned at other post-secondary institutions supported by official transcripts. | |
| WP | Withdraw Passing | 0 grade points. | |
| AU | Audit | No credits or grade points | |
| NC | No Credit | No credits or grade points | |
| SC | Satisfactory Completion | Earns credits. No grade points. | |
| WF | Withdraw Failing | “WF” is used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; carries grade points for each hour attempted. (When student retakes a course taken in the semester system, the WF” is negated and the higher grade is used in GPA calculations.) | |
Credits earned in courses in the Catalog of Approved Courses numbered less than 100 will not be creditable toward a certificate, diploma or degree, and will not generate grade points for use in GPA calculation.
Grade Point Average
The grading system reflects a 4-point scale: A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; F = 0. In computing grade point averages, the total number of grade points is divided by the total number of credit hours attempted. Grade reports show a semester GPA and a cumulative GPA. The example below reflects a GPA of 2.60.
Example
| Course | Grade | Hours Attempted |
Grade Points |
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| ENG101 | C(2) | X | 3.0= | 6.0 |
| ECO253 | B(3) | X | 3.0= | 9.0 |
| MAT111 | D(1) | X | 3.0= | 3.0 |
| BIO101 | A(4) | X | 3.0= | 12.0 |
| HIS102 | B(3) | X | 3.0= | 9.0 |
| 15.0 | 39.0 |
Grade Point Average:
Total grade points (39) divided by semester credit hours attempted (15.0) = 2.60
Grade Changes
Any discrepancies or questions concerning grades, credits, grade points, etc. must be brought to the attention of the Registrar within 30 days of the end of the semester or session. After that time period, the student’s record is considered official and correct. It is the student’s responsibility to review his/her academic records for accuracy.
Mid-Term Grades
It is the practice of OCtech to record mid-term grades to better advise and counsel students. Mid-term grades will be available in SELF SERVICE.