RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

NPIXWWFAUNot Passing. This grade will not add credit and will not affect thegrade-point average. (See Pass/No Pass Option.)Incomplete. A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be assigned only for seriousreasons by the course instructor. A grade of “I” must be removed within sixweeks or it automatically becomes an “F”.This means absence from final examination; may be assigned only when,for serious reasons, an extension of time has been granted; must beremoved within six weeks or automatically becomes an “F”.Withdraw. This means the student was allowed to withdraw withoutpenalty. Instructors cannot issue grades of “W” (withdrawal).Withdraw fail. This means the student was failing at the time ofwithdrawal. “WF” does not add credit and will not affect the grade pointaverage.Audit. Student enrolled on a non-credit basis. No grade or credit given.Final GradesIt is the student’s responsibility to meet the requirements established for each coursetaken at Rockhurst University. It is the course instructor’s responsibility to establishcourse requirements for grades as part of the course syllabus and to evaluate students fairlyaccording to the standards established. For more information, see Policy for Review of theFinal Grade in Other Academic Policies.Grade-Point AverageGrade-point averages at Rockhurst University are calculated on the basis of hoursattempted and quality points earned. Courses taken on a pass/no pass basis are not computedin the grade point average. With the exception of graduation honors, the grade pointaverage is calculated using Rockhurst University coursework only. See also Graduation Honors.Viewing GradesCurrently-enrolled students may view their midterm and final session or semestergrades on Rockweb in a secure environment directly through Rockhurst myCampusPortal https://my.rockhurst.edu, or Rockweb http://rockweb.rockhurst.edu with a PersonalIdentification Number (PIN) obtained from Computer Services. Final grades areavailable for viewing after the close of the academic session or semester.Midterm grades, issued for undergraduate students, are progress reports only and donot affect the student’s GPA. Midterm grades provide an opportunity for students andadvisors to discuss academic progress.Incomplete Grade PolicyStudents are encouraged to complete courses during the assigned semester. A grade of “I”(Incomplete) may be assigned only for serious reasons by the course instructor. Failureto complete course work within six weeks after the close of the semester will result in agrade of “F”. Any exceptions to this policy require approval of the appropriate Dean. Theinitiative in arranging for the removal of the “I” rests with the student. Instructors cannotissue grades of “W” (Withdrawal).Change of GradeChanges of original grades must be made within six months of the assignment of theoriginal grade and require the approval of the appropriate Dean.43Undergraduate Programs