The grade point system is used to calculate all student academic standings. Individual instructors or programs of study may deviate from this standard. The letter grades used, and explanations follow:
|
Grade |
Interpretation |
Grade Points Per Semester Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
|
A |
Excellent |
4 |
|
B |
Above Average |
3 |
|
C |
Average |
2 |
|
D |
Below Average |
1 |
|
F |
Failing |
0 |
|
I |
Incomplete |
Not Computed - If grade is not removed within the time allowed, the “I” will be changed to an F |
|
P |
Pass |
Credit hours given, but no grade points earned. (P1, P2, P3) |
|
R |
Repeat |
Repeat required (developmental courses only)
|
|
AU |
Audit |
Not computed (no grade) |
|
WD |
Official Withdrawal |
Not computed (no grade) |
|
UW |
Unofficial Withdrawal |
Computed as an F |
|
T |
Transfer |
Credit hours awarded for course work completed with a C or better. No grade or points computed. |
Incomplete Grades
In accordance with Carteret CC’s Incomplete Grade Policy, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor regarding work to be completed for the removal of the "I" grade. An Incomplete grade (“I”) must be removed by the date indicated on the Academic Calendar of the following semester. Failure to do so will result in the Incomplete (“I”) grade changing to an “F”.
Steps to removing an “I” grade
- The student receiving a grade of "Incomplete" in each course must contact the instructor of that course to create a plan to complete the required work by the first day of the following term or the incomplete grade will be changed to an "F.” Specific dates are available on the Academic Calendar
- Program Chairs/Deans must sign the instructor's Incomplete Grade Request for Approval form which specifies the required work to be completed and a copy of the form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar registrar@carteret.edu to be attached to the student records.
The College reserves the right to extend the deadline for completion of an ‘I’ grade beyond the first day of the following term in the event of a declared state of emergency by federal, state, or local government officials or for other extreme circumstances as determined by the VPISS.
An incomplete grade cannot be changed to a "WD" without approval from the Dean of the Department or the Vice President of Instruction and Student Support.
Note: a student's Financial Aid eligibility may be impacted by the “I” grade. Students should consult with a Financial Aid advisor to discuss the impact.
Grade Replacement
A course may be repeated for a higher grade, and the higher grade will replace the original grade in the calculation of the grade point average. The original grade on the transcript will be noted as a repeated course.
Grade Reporting
Carteret Community College does not mail grade reports. Final grades will be posted on the Carteret Compass account of students enrolled at the end of each semester or grading period. Grades and/or Grade Point Average (GPA) will not be given over the phone or via email.