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62 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS / UNDERGRADUATEFinal examinations review the entire semester’s work but are not heavily emphasized.Each examination lasts no longer than two hours and counts for no more than one-thirdof the final course grade. Except in 400-level courses and higher where extensive writingassignments and projects pertain, no other element in the final course grade will countfor more than one-third. Final examinations are held during the official examinationperiod, which is listed in the academic calendar of the university.At the close of the semester students receive a final grade in each course. The gradeis the professor’s official estimate of the student’s achievement as reflected in examinations,assignments, and class participation. The final grades are recorded on the student’spermanent record at the Office of the University Registrar. The grade may not be changedon the student record.The following grading system is used at the American University in Cairo:Grade Points DescriptionA 4.0 ExcellentA- 3.7B+ 3.3 Very goodB 3.0B- 2.7 GoodC+ 2.3C 2.0 PassingC- 1.7D+ 1.3 Conditionally passingD 1.0F 0.0 FailingGrades not included in the Grade Point Average:PPass*FFailIIncompleteSSatisfactoryUUnsatisfactoryWWithdrewWPWithdrew-PassingWFWithdrew-FailingAUAuditIPIn progress*Pass indicates a quality of performance at the minimum level of " C." "Pass/Fail"grades are assigned only to certain courses as defined in their course description.