Grading System
Numerical values of letter grades are as follows:
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Quality
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Grade
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Points
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Excellent
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A
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90-100
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Good
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B
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80-89
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Average
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C
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70-79
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Below Average
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D
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60-69
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Failure
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F
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0-59
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Incomplete
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I
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Not Computed
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In Progress
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IP
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Not Computed
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EXE
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Credit by Exam
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Not Computed
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EXP
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Credit by Portfolio
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Not Computed
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W
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Withdrew
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Not Computed
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WP
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Withdrew Passing
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Not Computed
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WF
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Withdrew Failing
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Computed as F
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TR
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AP, CLEP, IP Exam credit
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Not Computed
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TRA
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Transfer Credit – A
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Not Computed
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TRB
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Transfer Credit – B
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Not Computed
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TRC
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Transfer Credit – C
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Not Computed
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AU
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Audited
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Not Computed
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AC
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Articulated Credit
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Not Computed
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Excellent – Learning Support
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A*
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90-100 – Not Computed
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Good – Learning Support
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B*
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80-89 – Not Computed
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Average – Learning Support
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C*
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70-79 – Not Computed
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Below Average – Learning Support
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D*
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60-69 – Not Computed
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Failure – Learning Support
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F*
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0-59 – Not Computed
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WP*
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Withdrew Passing
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Not Computed
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WF*
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Withdrew Failing
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Not Computed
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Z
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Withdrew (COVID related)
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Not Computer
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Grades are issued at the end of each semester. A grade of "C" or better is required for most programs in all classes for graduation. However, there are some programs that may require a “B” or better; therefore, it is recommended that students consult with their specific program advisor.
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Grades
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Numerical Equivalent
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Grade Points
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A
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90-100
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4
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B
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80-89
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3
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C
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70-79
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2
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D
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60-69
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1
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F
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0-59
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0
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The following symbols are approved for use in the cases indicated.
I Indicates that student has an "incomplete" but has satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the course work. For NON-ACADEMIC reasons beyond their control, the student has not been able to complete some specific part or amount of the work required. An "I" must be satisfactorily changed to a letter grade by the midpoint of the next semester, or it will be changed to the grade of "F" by the Office of Enrollment Services. Students must get approval from the instructor prior to the end of the semester to be eligible for an "I" grade. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
IP Indicates that a course continues beyond the end of the semester. An “IP” must be satisfactorily changed to a letter grade by the midpoint of the next semester, or it will be changed to the grade of “F” by the Office of Enrollment Services. No Credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
W Students who withdraw before the 60% point of the semester receive a grade of “W” Withdrew. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
WP Indicates students who withdraw passing from a course after the 60% point of the semester receive a grade of "WP Withdrew Passing," if they were passing the course at the time of withdrawal. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
WF Indicates students who withdraw from a course after the 60% point of a semester (or course) receive a grade of "WF-Withdrew Failing," if they were failing the course at the time of withdrawal. The "WF" grade is calculated as an "F" in the grade point average.
EXE Indicates that a student has exempted a course through examination. Credit is given but grade points are not calculated. Instructors must submit an Exemption Form to the Office of Enrollment Services to report an exemption.
EXP Indicates the student has been awarded transfer credit though essential learning/prior learning assessment
TR Indicates that a student has been awarded transfer credit from AP. CLEP or IB examinations.
TRA, TRB, TRC Indicates that a student has been awarded transfer credit from another institution. Credit is given but no grade points are calculated. If a student earns credit for a course taken at Atlanta Technical College for which transfer credit has been awarded, then the transfer credit will be deleted from the student's record.
TRM Indicates that a student has been awarded transfer credit from their military experience.
AC Indicates articulated credit earned by students as a part of formal articulation agreements.
AU Indicates an audited course. No grade is given, no credit hours are earned and grade points are not calculated. Auditing a course must be initiated during the registration process. Approval for an audit cannot be granted after participation in classroom instruction. Instructors must submit an Audit Form to the Office of Enrollment Services to report an audit. Audited classes are not eligible for financial aid.
Z indicates students whose academic performance was affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic. A grade of Z is the functional equivalent of a grade of W; the course in which a student received a Z grade does factor into total credit hours attempted for financial aid calculations but does not affect overall GPA.
Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) — The semester GPA is the average based on all credit courses taken during the academic term. The semester grade point average does not include credits earned at other colleges, credits associated with learning support classes, credits earned through the credit-by-examination process, credits for which the college does not assign quality points, and courses otherwise excluded by college policy. Grades earned for learning support classes affect satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) — The CGPA reflects the total credit hours earned and determines scholastic standing of students. The CGPA is the grade point average calculated on all attempts of all academic credit courses taken at Atlanta Technical College. The cumulative grade point average does not include credits earned at other colleges, credits associated with learning support classes, credits earned through the credit-by-examination process, credits for which the college does not assign quality points, and courses otherwise excluded by college policy. The Dean for Enrollment Services recalculates the CGPA at the end of each semester.
Graduation Grade Point Average (GGPA) — The GGPA include only those courses required for graduation. When students take courses more than once, the highest grade earned is used in calculating the GGPA. The GGPA does not include credits earned at other colleges, credits associated with learning support classes, credits earned through the credit-by-examination process, credits for which the college does not assign quality points, and courses otherwise excluded by college policy. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 graduation grade point average, regardless of academic standing, in order to graduate from the college.
Grade Reports — Grade reports are available via students' BannerWeb accounts. Grades are typically available for viewing seven days after the last day of the semester. Directions on how to view grades online are available on the college website. Students are expected to review their final grades at the conclusion of every semester and to follow the procedures and timelines specified in the Grade Discrepancy Policy if they wish to contest a final grade.
Calculation of Grade Point Averages — A grade point average is calculated by completing the following steps:
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Multiply the credit hours of each course by the points associated with the grade earned.
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Add the points earned for all courses.
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Divide the total points by the total number of credit hours attempted.
The assigned values for grades are:
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A
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4 points
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B
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3 points
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C
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2 points
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D
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1 point
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F
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0 points
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WF
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0 points
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