Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade points earned in any course are found by multiplying the quality points assigned to the letter grade by the number of credits for the course. The grade point average is determined by adding the total points earned in all courses that semester and dividing this total by the total credits attempted.
Example:
| Credit Hours Attempted | Grade | Quality Points | Attempted Credits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 101 | A | 4.0 | 3 | 12 |
| Math 103 | B | 3.0 | 3 | 9 |
| Science 121 | F | 0.0 | 4 | 0 |
| Business 131 | C | 2.0 | 3 | 6 |
Grading Policy
Roxbury Community College faculty assign a letter grade for all credit courses. Each letter grade from “A” to “F” carries a numerical value used to calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA).
The College respects the right of individual departments, programs, and faculty to use other scales as their curricula require and supports the use of individual scales when articulated in the syllabus.
| Grade | Quality Points | Range Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | Very Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | Satisfactory Plus |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.7 | Passing |
| D+ | 1.3 | Unsatisfactoy, Passing |
| D | 1.0 | Unsatisfactoy, Passing |
| F | 0.0 | Unsatisfactoy, Course Failure |
Nonnumeric Grades
AU – Audit: A course is being audited. No grade is assigned, no credit is earned, and the course does not apply to a degree or certificate. Tuition and fees are charged for the course. The course will appear on the student’s transcript as “AU.” An audited course does not show credits attempted or earned and will not be considered by the Financial Aid Office when awarding aid.
I – Incomplete: May be issued if the student made satisfactory progress in a course but is unable to complete the coursework before the end of the term. If the student and faculty member agree, they sign an Incomplete Contract listing all outstanding assignments and exams, along with a timeline for completion. The contract is filed with the Office of the Registrar.
FI – Incomplete (“F”): Assigned when an “I” grade reverts to “F.”
P – Pass: Applies to non-credit courses only.
NP – Did Not Pass: Applies to non-credit courses only.
R – Course Repeated.
S – Satisfactory (A–C equivalent): Midterm evaluation only.
TR – Transfer Credit: Course(s) accepted from another college or university.
U – Unsatisfactory (D–F equivalent): Midterm evaluation only.
W – Withdrawal Designations
