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Grades and Grading / Academic StandingGrades and GradingGrades, Quality Points and CumGPASUNY Orange uses a four-point grading system,based on letter grades of A, B, C, D and F. Each gradeis assigned a numeric value:A = 4.00 A- = 3.67B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = .67F = 0To calculate quality points, multiply the number ofcredits of a course by the numeric value of the gradeearned. For example: An A (4 quality points) inFreshman English 1 (3 credits) produces 12 qualitypoints (4 x 3 = 12) and a C- (1.67 quality points) inCalculus 1 (4 credits) produces 6.68 quality points (1.67x4 = 6.68).To determine academic average for a given semester,divide the quality points earned by the number ofsemester hour credits calculated (SemGPA). The sameformula, dividing the total number of quality pointsby the total number of credits calculated, is used tocalculate the cumulative quality point average(CumGPA).All credit courses taken at the College are calculatedinto the Cumulative GPA unless the student has beenawarded a Fresh Start (see Fresh Start Policy).Transfer credits do not affect the cumulative SUNYOrange GPA. The College accepts only transfercredits, but not the grades.However, when calculating academic average, thefollowing special grades do not count as creditscalculated:PP (Pass) indicates satisfactory performance in aphysical activity coursePF (Fail) is received for unsatisfactory performancein a physical activity courseI (Incomplete) work unfinished due to unavoidablecircumstancesW (Withdrawal) indicates that the student withdrewby the deadline or was withdrawn by theinstructorM (Medical Withdrawal) withdrawal from a coursebased upon documented health reasonsN (Non-credit) indicates a credit course was takenfor no creditDVP (Developmental Pass) indicates satisfactoryperformance in a developmental course.DVF (Developmental Fail) is received forunsatisfactory performance in a developmentalcourse.DVH (Hold) indicates a degree of progress wasmade in a developmental course but not sufficientenough to warrant a grade of P (Pass)To clear a grade of I (Incomplete) from the record,work must be completed by the deadline indicated onthe Incomplete Form, which can be no later than theend of the next semester, Fall or Spring. If the work isnot completed, the I grade will become an F. It is thestudent’s responsibility to remain in contact with theinstructor and submit work by the deadline. A gradeof I will be calculated as an F for graduation purposes.Academic StandingCumGPA: 2.00 - 4.00CumGPA: 1.50 - 1.99CumGPA: 0.0-1.49(less than 30credit hourscompleted+)Good StandingAcademicProbationAcademic ProbationCumGPA: 0.00 - 1.49 Probation(30 or more if SemGPA* is 2.0 orCredit hours highercompleted+)Separationif SemGPA* is 0.00 – 1.99CumGPA - Cumulative grade point average+ Grades of W, I, H, M, N or Pass/Fail in developmentaland physical activity courses do not apply* SemGPA - Semester grade point averageGood Academic StandingStudents who have achieved a CumGPA(cumulative grade point average) of 2.0 or higher atthe College are designated in good academic standing.Mid-Semester Progress ReportsCommunication between instructors and studentsregarding the student’s progress in college classesgenerally takes place before or after class or duringoffice hours. In addition, students whose work isbelow the level of “C” may receive a Mid-SemesterProgress Report. This “unsatisfactory” report doesnot go on a student’s college transcript, but should beconsidered official notification that the student shouldspeak with the instructor about his or her progress.Students may also wish to speak with an academicadvisor or counselor.Dean's ListAll students who have completed 12 or moreacademic credits in a semester and who have earned aSemGPA (semester average) of 3.0, and who are not onacademic probation, are placed on the Dean’s List. Theprior policy regarding part-time student Dean’s List isnot in effect at this time.Spring 2011www.sunyorange.edu39