University Policy Regarding Computing of “D” or “F” in the GPA

Note 1:

This resolution is applicable only to grades of “D” or “F” and to those administrative grades that cause zero (0) quality points to be averaged into the calculation of the cumulative GPA: WU and FIN.

Note 2:

This resolution limits to sixteen (16) the number of failing credits that are not calculated in the cumulative GPA. All “D”s or “F”s will remain on the student’s transcript.

Note 3:

This resolution applies to grades of “C” or better received for courses re-taken in the semester/quarter beginning September 1, 1990, and thereafter, such grades of “C” or better will replace grades of “D” or “F” at the same college that were previously calculated into the cumulative GPA.

Note 4:

A failing grade may not be partially deleted from the calculations of the cumulative GPA. Residual credits from the original limit of sixteen (16) will not be applied to the calculation of credits of “D” or “F” from the computation of the cumulative GPA only if the residual credits are equivalent to (or exceed) the number of failing credits to be deleted for a specific course. (For example, if a student has used fourteen (14) credits of the sixteen (16) credit limit and subsequently earns a grade of “C” or better to replace a failing grade in a three (3) credit course, the original grade of “D” or “F” will continue to be calculated in the cumulative GPA; however, if that student subsequently earns a grade of “C” or better to replace a failing grade in a two (2) credit course, the original grade of “D” or “F” will not be calculated in the computation of the cumulative GPA.)

Note 5:

In order for a grade of “C” or better to replace a grade of “D” or “F” in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, repetition of the course must take place at the same college where the failing grade was originally received