Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

completion in sufficient time for the instructor to submit a grade change form to the Registrar's
Office within six (6) weeks from the date of the final day of classes. Failure to resolve an “I”
grade by this deadline will result in an automatic, administrative grade change to an “F.”
In exceptional circumstances, the instructor may request an extension of the deadline from the
Registrar. In special cases and in consultation with the Registrar and Instructor of record,
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) may assign an “I” grade and/or extend the
deadline for completion administratively.
S The grade of “S” (in courses using an “S/U” grading system) indicates satisfactory work. The
student receives course credit or credit awarded for prior experiential learning. The “S” grade
is not included in computing a student’s grade point average.
U The grade of “U” (in courses using an “S/U” grading system) indicates unsatisfactory work.
The student does not receive course credit or credit awarded for prior experiential learning.
The “U” grade is not included in computing a student’s grade point average.
W The grade of “W” indicates that a student has withdrawn from a course (or from the
University) on or before the published final date for withdrawal. Although a grade of “W” is not
computed in the cumulative GPA, it is included on the student’s transcript.
AU The grade of “AU” indicates that a student has audited a course. Since no course credit is
awarded for audit courses, the “AU” grade has no effect on a student’s grade point average.
CALCULATING THE CUMULATIVE UNIVERSITY GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total Grade Points earned
(excluding repeat courses) at the University by the total Hours Attempted (excluding repeat
courses) at the University. Grade Points are determined by multiplying the quality points
earned by the hours attempted per course. Please refer to the Student Handbook for an
illustration of this calculation model.
GRADING POLICY
Based on this grading and quality point structure established by the University, each faculty
member has the authority and responsibility to establish grading policies and scales for each
course taught. Course grading policies are to be recorded in the course syllabus and distributed
to each student enrolled in the course. Instructors must record students’ final grades into NGL
in a timely manner as required by the Academic Calendar published by the University.
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