The grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester credits carrying numerical equivalent grades. Excluded from the GPA calculation are all courses in which the designation DFD, I, W, or CR/NC was awarded. The GPA is based entirely on Lewis & Clark coursework.
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When you repeat a course, the second attempt and all subsequent attempts are used in calculating your GPA. The first attempt still appears on your transcript, but it is not used in calculating GPA.
Repeating Coursework The same is not true for Passed/Not Passed courses (see below). A course may be repeated only once. Although only the second grade earned (for better or worse) will be computed into your GPA, both grades will remain on your transcript.
a 2.0 grade point averageIntended as a red flag to let students know they need to get back on track, academic probation is the result of failing grades. Experts say that typically means below a 2.0 grade point average, though that number can vary by college and even by the specific program of study.
If students repeat a course, the last grade awarded (excluding a grade of W) replaces the previous grade in computing the cumulative grade point average. The grade point average during the term in which the course was first attempted will not be affected.
The fail grade will remain on your academic transcript and is included in your GPA calculation. You may be eligible to apply for removal of grades and/or remission of tuition fees if: you have experienced exceptional circumstances, and.
Regardless of the grade, a notation of “Unapproved Repeat” will show on your transcript if you repeat the same class more than once and you will not receive units or grade points.
Undergraduate students may use the forgiveness policy a maximum of three times for the purpose of improving their GPA. The same course may be repeated up to three times or the student may use the three opportunities to apply to three different courses.
Meet With an Academic Advisor At most schools, for example, students with a failing grade can retake the same class to replace the grade on their transcript. Academic advisors can also talk through your options to protect your GPA or potentially drop the class.
Does being on academic probation affect my ability to transfer schools? Usually a student can still transfer while on academic probation as long as the new college has a transfer GPA requirement at a 2.0. Even if a student's GPA falls under a 2.0, they may still be admitted to the new college.
Academic Renewal is the process for removing previously substandard academic grades from your record. Academic Renewal is used in situations in which a past substandard grade does not reflect your current demonstrated ability.
The program gives freshmen a second chance at a class that may have hurt their GPAs, and all students should have the same opportunity. The freshman forgiveness program ignores students who may struggle in class later on in their college careers for reasons like illness, poor mental health or family emergencies.
16 unitsYou are limited to 16 units of grade forgiveness. This means that you will be able to forgive 16 semester units of courses for which you've earned a C- or lower.
Students entering the college as first-time freshmen are allowed 8 semesters of Lewis & Clark institutional aid and 12 semesters of federal student aid.* The maximum number of semesters of aid is prorated for transfer students. Transfer Students receive a personalized letter letting them know the number of semesters of institutional aid they may receive at Lewis & Clark.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. College policy and federal regulations require that students make adequate progress toward their intended degrees if they wish to maintain eligibility for financial aid. To retain financial aid, students must: Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at all times.
Student Account Refunds. Financial aid applied to a student account that exceeds the amount a student has been charged may be refunded to the student. Refunds must be used to cover education-related expenses such as off-campus living expenses, transportation and/or books and supplies.
If a petition is approved, the student is placed on Financial Aid Probation for one semester. The student must then meet terms of policy by the end of the semester, or be following the agreed upon academic plan at each end of the semester, to continue receiving aid.
If a student again fails to meet the terms of policy at the end of their Financial Aid Warning semester, aid eligibility is suspended.
College policy and federal regulations require that students make adequate progress toward their intended degrees if they wish to maintain eligibility for financial aid. To retain financial aid, students must: 1 Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at all times. 2 Maintain a pace of course completion of at least 67%. Pace is federally-defined as cumulative hours completed divided by the cumulative hours attempted.
Renewal of Financial Aid. Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis. Students must reapply each spring to be considered for financial aid in the upcoming academic year. The reapplication process should be completed no later than February 15, for priority consideration.
A grade of incomplete (I/INC) will be awarded when circumstances beyond a student’s control impede the student from completing the requirements of the course prior to the date grades are due. Incompletes may not be awarded simply because a student has failed to complete the requirements for the course, or to provide time to complete additional work beyond those requirements in order to improve the student’s final grade. It is the responsibility of the individual instructor, in consultation with the student, to decide whether the student has a legitimate reason for not completing the work on time.
Credit (CR) signifies that a student has earned the equivalent of a B- or higher for a course taken on a credit/no credit basis. Students who fail to complete the course at this level receive a designation of no credit (NC).
Students who audit a course will not receive academic credit. They must identify that they intend to audit the course prior to the end of the add/drop period of the term in which the course is being offered. Audit students are expected to attend classes consistent with the instructor's attendance policy. Audit students may participate in any or all course requirements and examination. The grade of AU will be recorded on the academic record. Audit grades, once granted, are final.
The grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester credits carrying numerical equivalent grades. Excluded from the GPA calculation are all courses in which the designation DFD, I, W, or CR/NC was awarded. The GPA is based entirely on Lewis & Clark coursework.
If a student alleges that a final grade in a course is an inaccurate reflection of the student’s performance , the student should first attempt to resolve the matter with the individual faculty member.
When an Incomplete grade is assigned, the completed coursework must be submitted to the instructor of record no later than the end of the fourth week of the following semester. (Instructors may set an earlier deadline.) Extensions may be requested by the faculty member if a further extenuating circumstance prevents the student from completing the work by the previously arranged due date. Extensions must be requested on the Incomplete Grade Extension form and must have the approval of the director of General Education in the case of CORE 120 or CORE 121. An Incomplete grade for a CORE course cannot be carried longer than six months from the end of the semester in which the course was taken. In no case will an Incomplete grade be carried longer than 12 calendar months from the last day of the semester in which the course was taken. An Incomplete grade may not be carried beyond a student’s graduation date. Upon expiration, an unresolved Incomplete grade will be changed to the listed default grade consistent with the grading option for the course. Incomplete grades from Lewis & Clark overseas programs that are not resolved within 12 calendar months will be changed to a failing grade.
An Incomplete grade may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor when circumstances beyond the control of the student prevent completion of the course. It is intended for use when a small number of assignments or the final exam is outstanding. An Incomplete grade for CORE 120 or CORE 121 must also be approved by the director of General Education. It is the responsibility of the individual faculty member—in consultation with the student and/or the Office of the Dean—to decide whether the student has a legitimate reason for not completing the work on time. The Office of the Dean provides guidance when an extensive number of classes have been missed or other questions arise. Note that students who would be required to attend additional class sections to complete the course should instead withdraw and enroll in the course in a future semester.
The registrar compiles and maintains permanent academic records for all students. Grades are assigned by instructors as follows:
No grade may be changed after one year from the date of issuance. * The single exception to this rule is that a faculty member may assign a grade of F if a student is found guilty of a violation of Lewis & Clark’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Consent of the instructor is required for the CR/NC option in regularly graded courses. This option may not be changed after it is filed. * In courses designated CR/NC only, a student may not request a letter grade. CR/NC grades are not used for calculating the student’s GPA. Lewis & Clark does not limit the number of courses that may be taken on a CR/NC basis.
The law school uses a grading system ranging from A+ to F. For the purpose of determining grade point averages, grades have been assigned the following numerical equivalents:
Any student who attains a semester grade point average of 3.20 or higher will have the designation of “Scholar List” noted on the transcript along with the semester to which the honor applies. Students will be eligible for the honor each semester.
Good standing for upper division students, any student other than a first year student, is a cumulative and yearly grade point average at the end of any academic year of 2.00. Any student, other than a first year student, whose cumulative or yearly grade point average at the end of any academic year falls at or above 1.80 but is less than 2.00, will have one probationary semester to raise the grade point average (s) to the required minimum. Any student who does not reach the required minimum will be academically dismissed.
Good standing for a student at the end of the first year is a minimum yearly and cumulative grade point average at the end of the first academic year of 1.80. Students whose cumulative or yearly grade point average at the end of the first year is at or above 1.60 but below 1.80, will have one semester to get the grade point average (s) to the required minimum. Those who do not reach the required minimum will be academically dismissed.
A student must have a minimum of 9 hours of graded credits in any one semester to be eligible for the list. A student with an incomplete is not eligible for the Scholar List until the grade for the incomplete is received even if the student has a 3.20 semester grade point average without the incomplete.
A student who receives permission to receive a grade of “incomplete” in a course must complete substantially the same requirements which the other students in the course fulfilled, to the satisfaction of the professor involved, by the end of the next full semester, or the grade of F may be entered for the course .
Once a grade has been recorded, it will not be changed except on the basis of a clerical or computational error, and only within 12 months of the date the grade was recorded in the Registrar’s Office.
The High School Partnership / Dual Credit program at Lewis and Clark Community College offers qualified high school students an opportunity to earn college credit at the same time that they earn credit in some high school courses. These courses have been “articulated” through a joint agreement between the College and the High School.
Academic advisors also assist students with understanding and interpreting the admission process at Lewis and Clark Community College and transfer institutions of choice. Individual and group advising sessions are available to high school students at their high school.
If you decide that you do not want college credit for your course for whatever reason, you may withdraw with a “W” on your transcript by the withdrawal date. Withdrawal requests MUST be made in writing. See your teacher or counselor for a withdrawal form.
The law school uses a grading system ranging from A+ to F. For the purpose of determining grade point averages, grades have been assigned the following numerical equivalents:
Any student who attains a semester grade point average of 3.20 or higher will have the designation of “Scholar List” noted on the transcript along with the semester to which the honor applies. Students will be eligible for the honor each semester.
Failure to take a final examination without either prior permission or the existence of exceptional, extenuating circumstances, making it impossible to obtain such permission, will result in a grade of F for such course work.
The expected maximum grade average in classes in which a paper satisfying the Capstone writing requirement is used as the sole means of assessment will be 3.30. It is expected that this average will only be exceeded in exceptional circumstances, where papers submitted by the majority of students in the class are remarkably strong.
The class ranking is done approximately 20 days after the semester grades have been finalized.
If, however, the “incomplete” is not made up in time for this graduation date, the student will be removed from the list of potential graduates and only reinstated when the required work to finish the incomplete course has been submitted to the professor for a final grade.
In order to continue law school a student must be in good standing or on probation. In order to graduate, a student must be in good standing.