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A=Excellent, 4.0 grade points per semester credit
B=Good, 3.0 grade points per semester credit
C=Average, 2.0 grade points per semester credit
D=Unsatisfactory, 1.0 grade points per semester credit
F=Failure (no credit), 0.0 grade points per semester
P=Pass (credit awarded), does not affect the Grade Point Average
I=Incomplete
W*=Withdrawal (no credit), does not affect the Grade Point Average
AU*=Audit (no credit and no letter grade), does not affect the Grade Point Average
A student with a grade of less than 'C' in any subject should not expect to continue advanced work in that field unless there is other evidence indicating possible success.
*Veterans benefit recipients are not eligible for a 'W' or 'WF' grade unless they officially withdraw from a class using a Course Change Form. This form must be signed by the instructor with the last day of attendance indicated. (This procedure complies with the guidelines recommended by the federal Veteran's Administration.)
In certain classes it is possible to obtain a 'P' or Passing grade. Students should note that a 'P' grade is not the equivalent of any letter grade. A 'P' protects the grade point average (GPA) for those students desiring general education experiences outside their majors and should be avoided as a substitute for a letter grade in a major field of study. Students are cautioned that pass grades may not be accepted for transfer credit at other postsecondary institutions.
The maximum number of 'P' credits allowed toward an AGS or AAS degree from Northland is twelve (12). No 'P' credits are allowed on the AA, AAEE, ABus or AS degrees.
The minimum requirements for a 'P' grade are those regularly required for a 'C' grade in any given class. For purposes of completing course prerequisites only, the 'P' grade is considered to be the equivalent of a 'C'. Therefore, a 'P' grade fulfills the "'C' or better" course prerequisite requirement. The student contracting with the instructor for a 'P' option will receive either a 'P' or 'F' grade.
An incomplete grade may be given for reasons deemed legitimate by the instructor but only when a student has met satisfactorily 85% or more of the course requirements. A student receiving an incomplete grade has the responsibility of initiating the procedure for removal of the incomplete grade.
The work to be accomplished in order for the incomplete to be removed will be submitted by the instructor on an Incomplete Grade Information Sheet to be forwarded with the final grades to the Academic Dean. If an incomplete is not removed within one semester from the end of the semester in which it was awarded, it is automatically converted to an 'F' grade.
A grade of 'W' can be initiated by a student or an instructor. Withdrawal from classes during the first four (4) weeks of the semester (for semester length classes) will not be reflected on the student's transcript. The grade of 'W' will appear on the student's transcript for each class withdrawn from after the end of the 4th week of the semester. All non-semester-length classes (usually identified as short-term classes) will show a 'W' regardless of when the withdrawal occurs after the class begins.
The course instructor may initiate an administrative withdrawal for a student after the 45th day of the semester and up to the final day of the semester by submitting the appropriate form and assigning a 'W' which will be reflected on the student's transcript at the end of the semester, with the exception of veteran benefits recipients.
Whether the withdrawal from class is initiated by the student or instructor, the last date of attendance (LDA) must be written on the form.
Any student wishing to withdraw from all classes must contact an academic advisor in order to complete the process.
A student may choose to register for an Audit grade in a course. The Audit grade allows a student to take a course without affecting the student's grade point average. A student taking a course for Audit may participate fully in all aspects of the course, but will not be given any graded assignments. The Audit grade does not count for credit and does not factor into the student's GPA. Completion of a course with an Audit grade does not count as successful completion of the course for prerequisite purposes. An Audit grade may not be used in any degree or certificate program.
Students may not switch from a letter grade, including 'P', to an Audit grade for a course once they have registered for a letter grade. Students registering for an Audit grade may not file for a Change of Grade to a letter grade at the end of the course. Courses taken for an Audit grade do not appear on the official transcript. Students are cautioned that courses taken for an Audit grade will not be accepted for transfer at other postsecondary institutions. When a student registers for an Audit, the final grade will be assigned by Records and Registration as 'AU'. Students taking courses for Audit grades pay regular tuition and fees for audited courses.
The Audit grade option is NOT available for one-day workshops, all TLC courses, and all courses offered through Community Services (typically offered with a 099 designation).
To register for an Audit grade for a course, a student must take the following steps:
The instructor is responsible for assigning grades. Grades are based on academic performance, class participation and attendance. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Faculty may lower a grade based on academic dishonesty or other forms of student misconduct. Academic dishonesty or other forms of student misconduct may also be referred to the Vice President for Learning for further action. Grade changes can be made only by the instructor with approval of the Dean and/or the Vice President for Learning. Changes must be submitted within (1) one semester from the end of the semester in which the grade was awarded. After that time, the student must follow the Appeal of Grade process. Students who disagree with a grade may file a grievance as outlined in the Student Grievance process.
The student may repeat a course to raise a grade. The higher grade will be credited and counted in computing the student's grade point average (GPA). The lower grade will not be used, but will still appear on any transcript.
SPECIAL NOTE: Students receiving financial aid are limited to the number of times a class may be repeated for benefit purposes.
Credit courses at Northland may only be counted once toward fulfilling the credit requirements for any degree or certificate, except in the case of music performance, studio art, or HPE courses, which can be repeated up to four times for graduation credit. A student may repeat, without limit, any course offered by Northland to meet the mission and institutional goals adopted by the District Governing Board and published in the current NPC Catalog.
Final grades will be mailed to all students by the Records and Registration Office after each semester. Transcripts and grades will not be released until all financial obligations to the College have been met.
No transcript will be released until all financial obligations have been satisfied with the College.
All Official Northland transcripts are issued by the Records and Registration Office. The following information is needed when requesting a transcript: name, student ID (Social Security Number is acceptable), student's mailing address, complete mailing address where transcript is to be sent, approximate first/last year of attendance, signature, date signed and payment--$5.00 per transcript. If transcript copy is to be mailed AND faxed, there is a $5.00 charge for each method. Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) is accepted in addition to cash, check or money order. For credit card payment, provide account number, expiration date and name as listed on card.
Unofficial transcripts are available at campus and center locations in addition to the Records and Registration Office. Unofficial transcripts are not mailed or faxed; the transcript must be picked up in person.
Returning student may access and and print their unoffical transcripts online using the Student Records login on the NPC home page (www.npc.edu). Students on financial hold will not be able to access transcripts. Transcripts can be requested by letter/US mail, or by completing a Transcript Request Form at any campus or center location. (This form is also available online through the NPC Records and Registration web site.) Requests by telephone are possible, if: 1) the transcript is mailed to another educational institution, and 2) payment is by credit card. The Records and Registration Office should be contacted if there are questions regarding Northland transcript requests, at (928) 524-7660, P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610.
The notation "Graduate with Distinction" or "Graduate with High Distinction" will be placed on the transcript of students who have completed in residence at NPC at least 30 units which are used toward the degree (AA, AAEE, ABus, AS, AGS, or AAS) and meet the grade criteria of 3.5-3.89 GPA for Distinction and 3.9-4.0 GPA for High Distinction. Students who receive additional degrees or emphasis areas will be required to complete, in residence, a minimum of sixteen (16) additional credits toward the subsequent degree or emphasis area in order to have this honor noted on the transcript (GPA standards remain the same).
Each year, Northland selects five (5) students, one (1) from each degree area (AA, ABus, AS, AGS, and AAS) as outstanding graduates. The Outstanding Graduates are chosen based on the highest GPA from students who attended classes which are open to the general student population. In the case of a tie in GPA's, the student with the most credits earned at Northland is awarded the recognition. Students who utilize any transfer credits from other colleges to meet the degree requirements at Northland are not eligible for this recognition.
Students who are receiving a Certificate of Applied Science must complete in residence at Northland at least sixteen (16) credits which apply to the certificate in order to have "Certificate with Distinction" or "Certificate with High Distinction"noted on the transcript. The GPA standards outlined above will be used for the Certificate of Applied Science.
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