UNDERGRADUATE POLICIES
Incomplete Grades in Prerequisite Courses Students must pass courses that are prerequisites to other courses. A grade of Incomplete (I) is not sufficient for continuation to the second course. This rule may be waived only by written permission of an Academic Advisor in consultation with the appropriate Program Chair.
Grading Guidelines The assignment of a letter grade for a course is an indication of the student’s overall success in achieving the learning outcomes for the course. The course letter grade may be viewed as a summary statement of the student’s achievement in individual assessments (assignments and activities). These assessments are intended to identify for students their strengths as well as those areas in need of improvement. Students work is assessed according to the guidelines below.
Course-level Grading Guidelines: A ................................. 90—100% of the total possible points.
B ................................... 80—89% of the total possible points. C ................................... 70—79% of the total possible points. D ................................... 60—69% of the total possible points. E ......................................... <60% of the total possible points.
Assessment (Assignments & Activities) Grading Guidelines: Grade:
Guidelines (where applicable):
A Superior Academic Work
Assessment of the learning outcomes indicates superior evidence of:
• Innovation and synthesis of thought • Application of concepts and theories • Insightful, logical reasoning • Documentation, including requisite citations • Usage of the conventions of standard written and spoken English
B Good Academic Work
Assessment of the learning outcomes indicates solid evidence of:
• Innovation and synthesis of thought • Application of concepts and theories • Insightful, logical reasoning • Documentation, including requisite citations • Usage of the conventions of standard written and spoken English
C
Adequate Academic Work
Assessment of the learning outcomes indicates sufficient evidence of:
• Innovation and synthesis of thought • Application of concepts and theories • Insightful, logical reasoning • Documentation, including requisite citations • Usage of the conventions of standard written and spoken English
D
Marginal Academic Work
Assessment of the learning outcomes indicates minimal evidence of:
• Innovation and synthesis of thought • Application of concepts and theories • Insightful, logical reasoning • Documentation, including requisite citations • Usage of the conventions of standard written and spoken English
E
Unacceptable Academic Work
Assessment indicates learning outcomes were not met.
Retaking a Course for Credit Students who have previously earned grades of “D” or “E” in any course currently offered at Franklin University and who wish to improve their GPA may retake the identical course. Students may register in the normal manner. Upon completion of the repeated course, the previously earned grade will be converted to “DR” or “ER” and cumulative averages only will be recalculated. Neither “DR” nor “ER” grades will be counted in the GPA. The earned grade in the retaken course will be counted in the student’s GPA for the trimester it is retaken. Credit for the course will be given only once.
This policy does not, at any time, supersede the required minimum academic standards for continued enrollment as defined in the Academic Bulletin. Students retaking courses should consult the Financial Aid office to determine the consequences of financial aid or veterans benefits in course retakes.
Degree Audits Students who have earned 45 credit hours toward an associate’s degree or 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree may request a degree audit from their Academic Advisor. A degree audit is an official document indicating the number of credit hours and specific courses that are still needed to complete the requirements for the associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Computerized degree audits are available upon request for students who matriculated during or after the Fall 1997 trimester.
HONORS
Trimester Honors Students completing eight or more undergraduate hours of letter-graded courses during any trimester who achieve a GPA of 4.00 are placed on the President’s List for that trimester. Students completing eight or more undergraduate hours of letter-graded courses during a trimester who achieve a GPA of 3.50 - 3.99 are placed on the Dean’s List for that trimester.
Graduation Honors Each trimester, certain graduating students are recognized for excellence in academic achievement. Such recognition is indicated on the student’s diploma, made a permanent part of their academic record, and announced at commencement.
Summa Cum Laude Awarded to those who have achieved a minimum 3.90 cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework.
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