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Scholastic Standards |
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Marks of Incomplete and Absence |
I |
Incomplete |
Reported only when a portion of the assigned work has not been completed because of the necessary absence of the student or other reasons equally satisfactory to the instructor, and then only when the instructor judges the work already done by the student to be passing quality. Incomplete grades are only given if the student has made previous arrangements with the instructor. If the incomplete work includes absence from the final examination, a mark of X will be assigned. |
X |
Absent From Final Exam |
Reported only when a student is absent from a final examination and only when, in the opinion of the instructor, the student might, by means of a satisfactory performance on the examination, complete the work of the course with a passing grade. If in the opinion of the instructor such a student would fail the course regardless of the result of the examination, the student shall be given the grade of an "F". |
N |
No Grade |
Recorded when no grade is reported for a student who has been registered in a course section; usually indicates a registration problem. Students should correct this problem as soon as it appears on their grade sheet to avoid an F on their permanent record. |
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Students may obtain credit for the courses in which their marks are Incomplete or Absent only by completing the work of the course in a satisfactory manner before the end of the fourth week of the next semester in which they are enrolled. If this is not done, the grade in the course becomes a failure.
An Incomplete or Absent grade signifies that credit has not been earned at the end of thew semester and may subject the student to scholastic probation or dismissal. A student placed on probation with unresolved grades will be relieved of probation status if satisfactory completion of the work places his or her academic performance above the probation standard.
NOTE: On the academic record, the marks “I” and “X” are erased when the submitted final grades are recorded. If no grade is submitted, the academic F grade will be shown as “IF,” “XF,” “IU,” or “XU”. An “N” mark that remains unresolved will become “NF” and be computed as an “F” at the end of the fourth week of the next semester of registration. |
Grading System |
| Undergraduate grading should be done accordingly to a letter system in which A and A- shall represent excellent work; B+, B, B-, very good to good; C+, C, C-, average to fair; D+, D, D-, poor to merely passing; F failure; I for incomplete; X for absent from final exam; AUDIT for course auditors; R for students on continues registration; W for courses dropped after the second week of classes. With the approval of the Senate Curricula and Course Committee, courses may be marked S to represent Satisfactory work, or U, for Unsatisfactory work. In courses with the grading distinction as S/U, an instructor must assign either an S or U; the instructor cannot opt for other grading systems. These courses may or may not award credit, but in neither case will grade points be awarded. |
The credit hour is the unit by which the University measures its coursework. For those courses for which the final grade posted on the academic record is on the letter scale A to F, credit hours are considered calculable credits subject to computation of the grade point average (GPA). The equivalent grade points per credit are as follows:
A |
4.0 |
B- |
2.7 |
D+ |
1.3 |
A- |
3.7 |
C+ |
2.3 |
D |
1.0 |
B+ |
3.3 |
C |
2.0 |
D- |
0.7 |
B |
3.0 |
C- |
1.7 |
F |
0.0 |
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All GPA's (semester, division, total) are calculated by the following formulas:
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Grade points (see table) x course credits = course grade points. |
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Total course grade points for period covered divided by total calculable credits for the period = grade point average for the period. |
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The semester GPA (SGPA) is based on all courses with calculable grades in a semester or summer course. |
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The division GPA (DGPA) on all calculable courses in the Lower or Upper Division. |
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The total GPA (TGPA) on all calculable courses in Lower and Upper Divisions. |
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The general term "cumulative GPA" refers to the (DGPA) of the students in the Lower Division and the TGPA of the students in the Upper Division. |
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Credits associated with the following grades are not included in the quantitative determination of the GPA: P@, F@, S, U. Note: No credits are earned for any of the failing grades F, F@, or U; however, the credits associated with the F grade are calculable and are computed in the GPA. The following marks defer students from qualification for Dean's List until resolved: I, X, Y, L, and N.
No student who has failed in a course has further opportunity to receive credit in that course except by repeating the course. Calculable credits and grade points associated with both attempts shall be used in calculation of grade point averages (GPA) on the academic record. |
Full-time and Part-time Students |
Students are admitted to the University with full-time status, which requires they’re carrying at least 12 credits each semester. Students seeking to obtain part-time status, that is carry, less than 12 credits, must obtain written approval from the deans of the schools/colleges in which they are enrolled. Part-time students may not participate in extra curricular activities involving intercollegiate competition except by permission of the Dean of Students. Part-time status also affects financial aid, scholastic probation and dismissal, and could affect eligibility for University housing. |
Credit Load |
A student will be considered a full-time student if he/she initially registers for and is enrolled for at least 12 credits at the end of the fourth week of the semester. Courses, for which credit restrictions apply for full credit for registration purposes, but may not be applicable toward the degree.
Maximum Number of Credits: In all schools and colleges, except Engineering and Pharmacy, the maximum number of credits a student must carry is 17, unless the student is enrolled in credit-bearing courses in Military Science or Air Force Aerospace Studies, or has earned in the previous semester a grade point average of 2.6 or above, in which case the maximum number of credits carried is 18.
The dean of the school may make exceptions to the regulations on credits permitted in a semester or the college in which the student is registered after the student has consulted with the advisor. In the Schools of Engineering and Pharmacy, student may not carry more than 19 credits unless they are fifth semester or above having earned in the previous semester a grade point average of 2.6 or above, in which case the maximum number of credits which they may carry is 21. |
Pass/Fail Option |
A student who has earned at least 26 credits and is not on scholastic probation may elect a maximum of 12 credits to be distributed over not more than three courses to be recorded only "P@" (Pass) or "F@" (Fail) on the students academic record. A student may not elect more than one course on a Pass/Fail basis in any given semester.
During the semester the student takes all examinations and is graded in the usual way by the instructor who is not informed of the student's Pass/Fail option. However, only "P@" will be recorded on the students academic record if the student passes the course, only an "F@" if the student fails. In neither event will a course taken under the option be included in the computation of the semester or cumulative grade point averages. |
Interrupting Your Studies |
Cancellation of Registration
Cancellation of registration must take place prior to the beginning of a semester. A student who knows they will not be returning to the University after completing the semester should contact Student Affairs. Cancellation must take place prior to the day of classes of a semester. Students that have cancelled their registration must apply for readmission (see Readmission). |
Withdrawal
Voluntarily terminating enrollment during a semester that is in progress is known as Withdrawal. Students may withdraw anytime until the last week of classes. Students who fail to attend classes in all courses and do not officially withdraw should expect to receive a failing grade in all courses. Students who officially withdraw receive neither credits, nor "F's" or "W's" for courses taken during that semester. Only the date of withdrawal will be entered on your official transcripts. No student who withdraws after the end of the sixth week of a semester will be readmitted for the following semester unless there were extenuating circumstances surrounding the withdrawal.
It is extremely important that withdrawing students contact Student Affairs. If they do not, they could find a semester full of F's or N's recorded on their transcript, making any subsequent return more difficult. Students that have withdrawn from the University must apply for readmission (see READMISSION). |
Leave of Absence
This is the formal status describing the relationship to the university of a student who has left the school temporarily for particular reasons and who has arranged to resume studies at a specific time. It is a commitment by the University of Connecticut to readmit the student, and their leave status is entered on their transcript. Students in good academic standing can request a leave of absence from Student Affairs.
If a Leave of Absence is denied, the student may still cancel their registration or withdraw and retain the right to request readmission. Students that have been granted a leave of absence must apply for readmission (see READMISSION). |
Readmission
Students seeking readmission to the University must complete a readmission application that is available from Student Affairs. Students seeking readmission should contact Student Affairs to ensure they have satisfactorily fulfilled any readmission requirements. |
Scholastic Probation |
Scholastic probation is an identification of students whose scholastic performance is below University standards. Students are on scholastic probation for the next semester in which they are enrolled if their academic performance is such that they are included in any of the following conditions:
Probation: A student may be placed on probation based on their semester standing if the semester gpa (SGPA) falls below the value indicated below, or if their cumulative gpa (CGPA) falls below the 2.0 level after completion of the second semester. |
| Earned Credits |
Semester GPA |
Cumulative GPA |
| 0-11 |
1.8 |
Not Used at This Point |
| 12-23 |
1.8 |
Not Used at This Point |
| 24-39 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| 40-53 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| 54-69 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| 70-85 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| 86-99 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| 100+ |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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| Dismissal: A student may be dismissed based on two consecutive terms in which he/she did not meet or exceed the probationary standard. |
| Eligible for Dismissal but allowed to Continue on Probation: A student who achieves at least a semester gpa of 2.3 should be allowed to continue on probation rather than be dismissed if he/she is otherwise eligible for dismissal. |
Dismissal |
A student who has been dismissed from the University for academic reasons must receive approval from their Academic Dean in order to register for courses as a non-degree student.
Students that have been dismissed must apply for readmission after demonstrating a strong probability for academic success. Students seeking readmission to the University must complete a readmission application which is available from Student Affairs. Students seeking readmission should contact Student Affairs to ensure they have satisfactorily fulfilled any readmission requirements. |
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