The academic standards of the University are expressed in terms of grades that are worth points. Each semester hour of credit for each letter grade carries the number of quality points indicated: “A”‑excellent, 4 points; “A-” -slightly less than excellent, 3.67 points; “B+”-slightly more than good, 3.33 points; “B”‑good, 3 points; “B-”-slightly less than good, 2.67 points; “C+”-slightly more than marginal, 2.33 points; “C”-marginal, 2 points; “C-”-slightly less than marginal, 1.67 points; “D+”-slightly above poor, 1.33 points; “D”‑poor, 1 point; “D-”-slightly above failing, .67 points; “F”‑failure, 0 points.
Other symbols recorded on the academic record are as follows: “X”‑incomplete; “W”‑withdrawal; “S”‑satisfactory (“C” or better); “P”-pass (“C” or better); “U”‑unsatisfactory (“C-” or poorer); “EC”‑extended course; “NR”‑no grade received; “NC”-no credit, does not affect the GPA. The grades of “S,” “P” and “U” are used in selected courses.
A grade of “X,” initiated by the student, will be approved only when documented circumstances beyond a student's control (such as serious illness or family emergency) have prevented the student from completing the course work. Inability to get work in on time will not constitute a reason for the grade of “X.” A student must complete the course work within ten weeks (or a shorter time period based on the discretion of the instructor) immediately following the end of the course session in which the “X” was given. The time limit may be extended, up to one year following the end of the course session in which the “X” was given, at the discretion of the instructor and the dean. If a student does not complete the required course work within the prescribed time period, the “X” grade will automatically convert to an “F.”
The grade of “EC” is used for courses, such as clinicals, internships, capstone courses and band that extend more than one semester. The grade “EC” will be replaced by the grade finally reported for the completed course work. A student must complete the course work within the semester (or a shorter time period based on the discretion of the instructor) immediately following the end of the course session in which the “EC” was given. If a student does not complete the required course work within the prescribed time period, the “EC” grade will automatically convert to an “F.”
As a principle of campus citizenship, it is expected that students attend all classes and laboratory periods for which they are registered. Instructors are permitted to penalize students for inadequate work due to excessive absences. Students absent excessively or students absent three consecutive times may be reported to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. As students begin each course, they should make certain they understand the attendance regulations in that course.
At the conclusion of each semester, students are notified of their grades. Grades are not sent to parents; students are expected to share academic progress and achievements with their parents or guardians. Mid‑term warnings are provided by the faculty in the first and second semesters for those students doing "C- or below" or "U" level work at that point in the semester. If a student is unsure of his or her progress in a course, it is his or her responsibility to discuss this with the instructor.
After a final grade has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar, it cannot be changed unless there is evidence of an error in computation or transcription. Under normal circumstances, final grades may not be changed later than one month after the end of the semester in which the grade was earned. All grade changes must have the approval of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Students who think they have been treated unjustly or unfairly by a faculty member in a final grade may challenge the grade by following the faculty-established procedure for grade challenges. Students desiring to initiate such challenges must contact the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs within three weeks after the grades were mailed to the student.
Students are expected to make normal progress toward meeting degree requirements. Failure to do so will result in academic warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal. Progress will be reviewed at the end of each semester, and students will be notified if they are not making adequate progress. The cumulative grade point average is based only on grades earned at The University of Findlay.
If the grade point average falls below 2.20 but is above the probation level as indicated by the following table, students will be placed on warning.
If the grade point average falls below the level required under probation, students will be placed on probation until the deficiency is remedied.
If the grade point average falls below the level required under suspension, students will be suspended from the University for a minimum period of one semester. Re-admission is based solely on an appeal process through the Academic Support Center, and any decision to readmit will include mandated academic support.
If a student is placed on academic suspension twice, he or she will be dismissed from The University of Findlay and will not be permitted to re‑enter. The second suspension is the time of the dismissal.
| SEMESTER HOURS |
WARNING |
PROBATION |
SUSPENSION |
(credits attempted
plus transfer credits) |
|
|
|
| 0.50-8.99 |
Below 2.00 |
|
|
| 9.00‑18.00 |
Below 2.20 |
Below 1.70 |
Below 1.30 |
| 18.01‑30.00 |
Below 2.20 |
Below 1.80 |
Below 1.40 |
| 30.01‑45.00 |
Below 2.20 |
Below 1.80 |
Below 1.50 |
| 45.01‑60.00 |
Below 2.20 |
Below 1.90 |
Below 1.70 |
| 60.01‑87.00 |
Below 2.20 |
Below 1.90 |
Below 1.80 |
| 87.01‑ |
Below 2.20 |
|
Below 2.00 |
Re-admission following a suspension is based solely on an appeal process through the Academic Support Center. Any student who earns a grade point average below 2.00 during the first semester at The University of Findlay will be enrolled in a required study strategies course the following semester.
The academic standards of the University are expressed in terms of grades that are worth points. Each semester hour of credit for each letter grade carries the number of quality points indicated: “A”‑excellent, 4 points; “A-” -slightly less than excellent, 3.67 points; “B+”-slightly more than good, 3.33 points; “B”‑good, 3 points; “B-”-slightly less than good, 2.67 points; “C+”-slightly more than marginal, 2.33 points; “C”-marginal, 2 points; “C-”-slightly less than marginal, 1.67 points; “D+”-slightly above poor, 1.33 points; “D”‑poor, 1 point; “D-”-slightly above failing, .67 points; “F”‑failure, 0 points.
Other symbols recorded on the academic record are as follows: “X”‑incomplete; “W”‑withdrawal; “S”‑satisfactory (“C” or better); “P”-pass (“C” or better); “U”‑unsatisfactory (“C-” or poorer); “EC”‑extended course; “NR”‑no grade received; “NC”-no credit, does not affect the GPA. The grades of “S,” “P” and “U” are used in selected courses.
A grade point average of 3.0 must be earned in order to graduate. No courses used toward graduation requirements can be completed with a grade of “D+” or lower.
A grade of “X,” initiated by the student, will be approved only when documented circumstances beyond a student’s control (such as illness or family emergency) have prevented the student from completing the course work. Inability to get work in on time will not constitute a reason for the grade of “X.” A student must complete the course work within 10 weeks (or a shorter time period based on the discretion of the instructor) immediately following the end of the course session in which the “X” was given. The time limit may be extended, up to one year following the end of the course session in which the “X” was given, at the discretion of the instructor and the dean of the college in which the course was taken. If a student does not complete the required course work within the prescribed time period, the “X” grade will automatically convert to an “F.”
The grade of “EC” is used for courses, such as clinics, internships and capstones that extend more than one semester. The grade “EC” will be replaced by the grade finally reported for the completed course work. A student must complete the course work within the semester (or a shorter time period based on the discretion of the instructor) immediately following the end of the course session in which the “EC” was given. If a student does not complete the required course work within the prescribed time period, the “EC” grade will automatically convert to an “F.”
A maximum of three “X” grades or nine semester hours will be permitted. If a student should carry four or more “X” grades, the student will NOT be permitted to register for additional courses until the “X” grades are reduced to a maximum of three “X” grades or nine semester hours.Students may repeat a course if they have earned less than a “B,” with the last grade received being used to determine grade point average.
Degree-seeking students enrolled in the graduate programs are expected to make normal progress toward meeting degree requirements. Failure to do so will result in academic probation or suspension. Progress will be reviewed at the end of each semester and students will be notified if they are not making adequate progress.
If a degree-seeking student receives two grades of “C+” or below he/she will be placed on probation until at least one of the deficient grades is replaced with a grade of “B” or higher.
If a degree-seeking student receives three grades of “C+ ”or below he/she will be suspended from the University for a period of one year. Readmission is handled through the Office for Academic Affairs.
Representing the work, writings or ideas of another as a person’s own for academic credit constitutes academic dishonesty, may merit a grade of “F” in the course and will subject the student to consideration of dismissal.
When a student is guilty of academic dishonesty to a degree which merits a grade of "F," the student will not be permitted to withdraw from the course.
