IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COURSE GRADES –JANUARY 2013 SEMESTER Effective for the January 2013 semester, Bryant & Stratton College has changed the grading scale for final course grades to more clearly reflect nuances in student learning and academic performance (not effort). This change is supported by faculty and aligns with practices at other institutions of higher learning. The College will continue to maintain a standard grade point value based on a 4.0 scale; however, a passing grade will be 65‐69% or a D+ for most courses with the exception of NURS, BIOL, AHLT, and CHEM courses. In addition, the grading scale will feature suffix “plus” designations allowing students to earn a C+ and B+ grade when percentage point values warrant this half‐step grade. The following scale will be implemented across all programs next semester, except for the specified allied health courses where the lowest passing grade will remain a C grade. The grading scale applies to future course work only; there will be no changes to grades earned prior to the January 2013 semester. Also, there will be no change to the W and WF grades. If you have questions about the change in grading scale, please consult with your academic advisor or dean. Grading System* Point Value Percentage Letter per semester Grade Grade Description grade credit 4.0 90‐100% A Excellent ‐ Performance of the student has been of the highest level, showing sustained excellence in meeting course requirements. 3.5 85‐89% B+ Very Good ‐ Performance of the student has been very good, though not at the highest level. 3.0 80‐84% B Good ‐ Performance of the student has been good, though not of the highest level. 2.5 75‐79% C+ Satisfactory ‐ Performance of the student has been more than adequate, satisfactorily meeting the course requirements. 2.0 70‐74% C Fair ‐ Performance of the student has been acceptable, adequately meeting the course requirements. 1.5 65‐69% D+ Poor ‐ Performance of the student has been poor, however, is passing and worthy of credit. 0 64% or less F Failure ‐ Performance of the student failed to meet course requirements therefore no credit is earned. * does not apply to AHLT/NURS/BIOL/CHEM courses Grading System – AHLT/NURS/BIOL/CHEM Courses Only Point Value Percentage Letter Description per semester Grade Grade grade credit 4.0 90‐100% A 3.5 85‐89% B+ 3.0 80‐84% B 2.5 75‐79% C+ 2.0 70‐74% C 0 69% or less F Excellent ‐ Performance of the student has been of the highest level, showing sustained excellence in meeting course requirements. Very Good ‐ Performance of the student has been very good, though not at the highest level. Good ‐ Performance of the student has been good, though not of the highest level. Satisfactory ‐ Performance of the student has been more than adequate, satisfactorily meeting the course requirements. Fair ‐ Performance of the student has been acceptable, adequately meeting the course requirements to pass and earn credit. Failure ‐ Performance of the student failed to meet course requirements therefore no credit is earned.