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Grading
The grade represents all the work of the student in the course
concerned including the daily recitations, tests and examinations,
outside assignments, and the final examination. Students are
graded on an individual basis, and the grade received is an
index of that student's knowledge of the subject and quality
of performance in the course.
| Grade |
Description |
Grade
Point Value
Per Credit Hour |
| A+ |
|
4.00
|
| A |
Excellent |
4.00 |
| A- |
|
3.67
|
| B+ |
|
3.33 |
| B |
Good |
3.00 |
| B- |
|
2.67 |
| C+ |
|
2.33 |
| C |
Average |
2.00 |
| C- |
|
1.67 |
| D+ |
|
1.33 |
| D |
Pass |
1.00 |
| D- |
|
0.67 |
| F |
Fail |
0.00 |
| W |
Withdrew |
* |
| AU |
Audit (Attendance
75% or more) |
* |
| X |
Audit (Attendance
Less Than 75%) |
* |
| I |
Incomplete |
* |
| CR |
Credit |
* |
| NC |
No Credit |
* |
*
No Grade Point Value
Incomplete
Grades.
Grades of "I" may be awarded only upon the approval of the
faculty member involved. The student must remove the "I" no
later than thirty calendar days preceding the end of the first
long semester following the awarding of the "I" (such date
to be published in the Academic Calendar); otherwise the "I"
will become an "F." The grade "I" may be assigned only when
the student is currently passing the course and in situations
involving extended illness, injury, death in the family, or
as a result of
employment or government reassignment (documentation required).
These events must be the cause of a student's inability to
complete course work. Note: Students cannot participate
in commencement ceremonies or graduate until all Incomplete
grades have been removed.
"W"
Grades.
A student may withdraw from a single course, or from the University
completely, and be eligible to receive a "W" for the course(s).
This grade will indicate that the student will not receive
credit for the course nor will the course be computed in the
student's GPA. The student must withdraw from the course within
the date and time specified in the Schedule of Classes and
the Academic Calendar. If an official (full) withdrawal occurs
prior to completing 60% of the semester or term, a pro-rated
portion of all federal financial aid received during the semester
will have to be returned within 45 days of withdrawal.
"CR"
Grades.
"CR" is used only in giving credit for Chapel attendance,
credit by examination, and courses designed for evaluation
with no grade description.
"NC"
Grades.
"NC" indicates a non-credit experience. It is not a failing
grade, but the student must register for the course again
to pursue credit.
Grade
Point Average
A student's relative progress toward a degree is measured
in part by the grade point average. To determine the grade
points earned in each course, simply multiply the number of
credit hours for the course by the grade point value of the
grade received. For example, a student who made an "A" in
a three-hour course would receive 12 grade points for the
course (3 credit hours x 4 = 12 grade points).
The
grade point average is determined by dividing the total number
of points earned by the number of credit hours attempted (displayed
as CredCalc on grade report). For example, a student who had
earned 36 grade points in taking 12 credit hours of courses
would have a grade point average of 3.00 (divide 36 by 12
to get the average grade point).
The
cumulative grade point average for students is determined
by dividing the total number of points earned in all courses
completed at DBU and courses accepted in transfer to DBU by
the total number of credit hours attempted. The minimum satisfactory
cumulative grade point average is 2.00. DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
Repetition
of Courses
If a student repeats a course, the last attempt is a permanent
grade for the course. Any previous grades will remain on the
transcript, but only the last attempt will be counted in the
cumulative grade point average. A student may not repeat
at another institution a course in which a grade has already been earned at Dallas Baptist University.
DBU grades always take precedence over courses taken at other
institutions.
Audit
Grades and Policy
A student who has paid an audit fee may visit a course; however,
there is no privilege of class participation including taking
tests and submission of materials to be graded. Occasional
visitation of classes by currently enrolled students is allowed
with the consent of the instructor. Any extended attendance
requires registration and payment of appropriate fees. Auditors
are admitted to classes on a space available basis under the
following guidelines:
- Any interested person, including currently
enrolled students, may audit one or more courses.
- Non-students must complete an application
for admission form and be approved for enrollment by the
Admissions Office. A non-refundable $25 application fee
will be charged.
- Individuals who desire to audit graduate
courses must be admitted for graduate study or have documentation
indicating the completion of a baccalaureate degree and
approval from the Graduate Office.
- The only period during which students
may register for an audit course, change a credit course
to audit, or change an audit course to credit is during
late registration as published in the University calendar.
Appropriate tuition and fees will apply. Individuals must
complete a Registration Form or Change of Schedule Form
(Add/Drop) as appropriate. The audit course(s) should be
clearly marked as such by the advisor by placing AUDIT ONLY
in the course description section of the appropriate form.
- Enrollment as an auditor is subject
to the approval of the dean of the related college. It is
recommended that prospective students consult the instructors
of courses in which they are interested before they register.
- Policies governing prerequisites and
academic load will be applicable.
- An auditor is not entitled to have work
evaluated by the instructor and the degree of participation
is determined by the instructor and dean. Individuals who
wish to participate fully and engage in all instructional
activities must register for credit and pay full tuition.
- Auditing grants only the privilege of
hearing and observing and does not grant credit. An auditor's
name will appear on the instructor's class roll. In order
for the designation "AU" to appear on the transcript, however,
the instructor must certify at the end of the course that
the individual attended at least 75% of the class meetings
as an auditor. If the student attends less than 75% of the
class meetings, the designation of "X" will appear on the
transcript.
- Audit and other appropriate fees, as
prescribed in the University Schedule of Classes, are due
at the time of registration.
- Full-time faculty and staff members
will be eligible for audit tuition benefits consistent with
the guidelines established in the University Tuition Remission
Policy.
- No one is allowed to audit online
classes.
Grade
Reports
DBU
has implemented a new Web Advisor System to access student
information via the Internet. Final grades will be available
online as soon as they are entered by the faculty member and
will no longer be mailed to students. The Registrar's Office
will only mail grades to a student upon request. Web Advisor
for Students/Faculty can be accessed at https://webreg.dbu.edu/datatel/.
While
nonpayment of one's DBU student account results in suspension
of a student's access to his/her DBU transcript or printout
of grades, the student is permitted to make an appointment
with the Registrar's Office to examine his/her transcript
on the computer screen in order to review academic status.
The Registrar is not allowed to print out the transcript
and give it to any student whose account balance has not been
cleared.
Adding
and Dropping Courses
Within the Add/Drop deadlines as recorded on the Academic
Calendar, a student may change course sections, add one
or more course(s), or drop one or more course(s) with no change
recorded on the permanent record. In every case the student
must submit a properly executed Add/Drop Form. To be properly
executed, the form must be signed and dated by the student's
academic advisor and be received in the Registrar's Office.
The student must withdraw from the course within the first
65% of the term, according to the date and time specified
in the Schedule of Classes and the Academic
Calendar. After that date, the student will not be allowed
to officially withdraw from a course. If the student has entered
into a financial aid agreement, the student should meet with
the Financial Aid Department. In every situation, the student
is responsible for making sure that the form progresses through
each step in the Add/Drop process, whether the process is
conducted in person on the main campus or through faxes and
telephone conversations.
Any appropriate refund will be calculated according to
the date the Add/Drop Form is received in the Registrar's
Office. Students are subject to a $25 fee each time a
drop is made.
Students
who are eligible to register online may be able to Add/Drop
online. (Students using web advisor may not drop all classes
in a term). Students must consult their advisor before changing
their schedule. In every situation, the student is responsible
for entry of correct information and for making sure that
the Add/Drop process has been completed. Any appropriate
refund will be calculated according to the date the Add/Drop
is properly completed online. Students are subject
to a drop fee of $25 each time a drop is made. Students are
not allowed to withdraw from classes online.
Note: International students are responsible for
maintaining appropriate course loads per INS guidelines. All
add/drop/withdrawals can only be processed upon approval of
the International Office and appropriate academic advisor.
Official
Withdrawal
It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw
from the University when necessary. Failure to officially
withdraw through the Registrar's Office will cause the student
to receive an "F" in each course regardless of the record
at the time one ceased to attend class. (Withdrawal from the
University does not automatically withdraw the student from
housing).
After
the Add/Drop deadlines recorded on the Academic Calendar,
a student may drop one or more courses; this is defined as
Withdrawal. Withdrawal from ALL courses on ANY date is known
as Official (Full) Withdrawal from the University. Students
will be required to have an exit interview with the Assistant
Vice President for Student Affairs prior to Official (Full)
Withdrawal from the University. If the Official (Full) Withdrawal
occurs prior to completing 60% of the semester or term, a
pro-rated portion of all federal financial aid received during
the semester will have to be returned within 45 days of withdrawal.
In
every case the student must submit a properly executed WITHDRAWAL
FORM. To be properly executed, the form must: (1) Be signed
and dated by the instructor for EACH course, and (2) Be received
in the Registrar's Office. If the student has entered into
a financial aid agreement, the student should meet with the
Financial Aid Department. Federal Financial Aid recipients
who withdraw from all classes before 60% of the semester is
completed, will be required to return a portion of the
Federal Financial Aid received. In every situation, the
student is responsible for making sure that the form progresses
through each step in the withdrawal process, whether the process
is conducted in person or through faxes and telephone conversations.
Any appropriate refund will be calculated according to the
date the withdrawal form is received in the Registrar's Office.
Students are subject to the appropriate fee.
NOTE: Once the withdrawal period has expired, the
grade of "F" will be assigned for courses not completed.
Exam
Free Week
Major tests are not to be given, nor are major projects to
be due, the week preceding final examinations in the fall
and spring semesters.
Student
Classification
A student's classification is determined by the number of
credit hours earned or the degree for which the student is
a candidate, as shown below:
| First year |
0 to 29 credit hours of
work |
| Sophomore |
30-59 credit hours of work |
| Junior |
60-89 credit hours of
work |
| Senior |
90 or more credit hours
of work, but has not yet graduated |
| Post-Baccalaureate
Student |
A student with a bachelor's
degree who is enrolled for one or more courses |
Honors
Honors
List. The Academic Honors List is composed of students
who are taking 12 or more credit hours in the regular long
spring or regular long fall semester (this does not include
hours from spring break, fall break, intramester, or any special
terms) and have a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for
the semester, with no grade below 2.00.
Dean's
List. The Dean's List is composed of those students who
are taking 12 or more credit hours in the regular long spring
or regular long fall semester (this does not include hours
from spring break, fall break, intramester, or any special
terms) and have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher for
the semester, with no grade below 2.00.
President's List. The President's List is composed
of those students who are taking 12 or more credit hours in
the regular long spring or regular long fall semester (this
does not include hours from spring break, fall break, intramester,
or any special terms) and have a grade point average of 4.00
for the semester.
A
student's record is evaluated in regard to honors status (Honors
List, Dean's List, and President's List) at the end of the
fall and spring semesters. The academic standing of each student
qualifying for honors is posted on their transcript and the
lists are publicized.
Those
students who have received an Incomplete grade during the
semester are not considered for honors for that semester.
All courses taken during the semester must have a grade assigned
other than an Incomplete grade at the time of the approval
process. When a student's grade is changed after
the Academic Standing Report has been approved/released for
publication, no amendment to the report will be made. However,
if appropriate, the student's academic standing will be listed
on their official transcript.
Graduation
With Honors:
Students who enter DBU as of Fall 2005:
Graduation with honors is based upon the grade point average in:
1) the declared major(s), and 2) the cumulative grade point average, which includes all courses at DBU plus all courses accepted in transfer. To be graduated with honors, a student must have earned a minimum of 45 credit hours in residence at Dallas Baptist University (ACE, AP, CLEP, or IB credit and CAED Portfolio hours do not count toward residency hours). To be graduated with honors, a student is required to have earned a final major and cumulative (or overall) grade point average of 3.75 for cum laude; 3.85 for magna cum laude; and 3.95 for summa cum laude (on the basis of "C"=2.00, "B"=3.00, and "A"=4.00). The lower of the two GPAs (major/cumulative) will determine the level of honors. Honors are announced at commencement rehearsal.
Students who entered DBU prior to Fall 2005:
Graduation with honors is based upon the cumulative grade point average which includes all courses at DBU plus all courses accepted in transfer to DBU. To be graduated with honors, a student must have earned a minimum of 45 credit hours in residence at Dallas Baptist University (ACE, AP, CLEP, or IB credit and CAED Portfolio hours do not count toward residency hours). To be graduated cum laude, a student is required to have earned a final cumulative (or overall) grade point average of 3.50; magna cum laude, 3.70; and summa cum laude, 3.90 (on the basis of “C”=2.00, “B”=3.00, and “A”=4.00). Honors are announced at commencement rehearsal.
Academic
Standing Policy
A student's academic record is evaluated at the end of the
fall and spring semesters and posted to the student's transcript.
There
are two categories for academic standing of a student's academic
record.
1.
BY TERM GPA
|
a. |
Honors List -
The Academic Honors List is composed of students who are
taking 12 or more credit hours in the regular long spring
or regular long fall semester (this does not include hours
from spring break, fall break, intramester, or any special
terms) and have a grade point average of 3.50 or higher
for the semester, with no grade below a "2.00." |
b.
|
Dean's
List - The Dean's List is composed of those
students who are taking 12 or more credit hours in the
regular long spring or regular long fall semester (this
does not include hours from spring break, fall break,
intramester, or any special terms) and have a grade
point average of 3.75 or higher for the semester, with
no grade below a "2.00." |
c.
|
President's
List - The President's List is composed of
those students who are taking 12 or more credit hours
in the regular long spring or regular long fall semester
(this does not include hours from spring break, fall
break, intramester, or any special terms)and have a
grade point average of 4.00 for the semester.
|
2.
BY CUMULATIVE GPA
a.
Academic Probation - See Academic
Probation, Suspension and Withdrawal.
b. Academic Suspension - See Academic Probation,
Suspension and Withdrawal.
Once
the academic standings have been evaluated for the semester,
a copy of the Academic Standings Report is sent to the President,
Executive Vice President, Provost, Associate Provost,
Vice President for Graduate and Corporate Affairs, Director of International Student Services,
Athletic Director, and Director of Advising Center for notification.
Once the notification has been received by each administrator,
the honors lists are made available for publication and the
academic probation and suspension letters are mailed to the
appropriate students. The academic standing is posted to the
student's transcript.
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