Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

Grade Point Average Calculation
Grade point averages are computed under the following quality point system:
A = 4.0 points
A– = 3.7 points
B+ = 3.3 points
B = 3.0 points
B– = 2.7 points
C+ = 2.3 points
C = 2.0 points
C– = 1.7 points
D+ = 1.3 points
D = 1.0 points
D– = 0.7 points
F = 0.0 points
The grade point average (GPA) is determined in the following manner:
1. The total number of points earned is calculated by first multiplying the point-value of each grade by the number of
credit hours of that grade earned and then totaling the results of all grades.
2. The total number of points earned is then divided by the total number of local quality credit hours attempted. A
2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
3. The following grades do not affect the GPA: W, WP, WF, P, FR, AU (Audit).
Audit Policy
Degree-seeking students may audit one course per semester and must inform the Registrar’s Office of their intent at
the time of registration. The tuition and fees are the same for an audited course as they are for a graded course. The
course will show on the student’s transcript as “AU”. Alumni may audit one course per semester at the level of the
degree they received from Lake Erie College. The cost is the per credit hour College Fee. Senior citizens may audit one
course per semester for a nominal fee. Please contact the Bursar’s Office for the exact amount.
Pass/Fail Policy
In certain courses, performance is evaluated as Pass (P) or Fail (FR); grade point averages are not affected by such grades.
A grade of Pass is equal to a grade of “C” or higher. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail, with some exceptions;
exceptions include internships and educational field experiences, at the discretion of the department. Elective courses
specified within the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
The following conditions apply to the Pass/Fail option:
1. Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA).
2. Freshmen may not choose the Pass/Fail option.
3. Students must choose the Pass/Fail option at the time of registration. Changes are not allowed after the second
week of classes.
4. Students may choose no more than 12 semester hours on a Pass/Fail basis.
5. Faculty members will not be officially notified by the Registrar’s Office when a student has chosen the Pass/Fail
option for their course.
6. Students taking a course on a Pass/Fail basis must complete the same course assignments as students on a traditional
grading system and receive a grade of C (not C-) or better to be assigned a grade of Pass. The Registrar’s Office will
convert the grade submitted to a “P” or “FR” as appropriate.
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