Grading Policy
Grading Policy
A/A- is a grade of distinction.
B+/B/B- represents excellent work, above average.
C+/C/C- indicates average work.
D+/D/D- represents minimally acceptable work.
F indicates non-acceptable work; no credit is received.
Pass/Fail - A grade of P indicates that the student has
satisfactorily completed the course. However, the student does not
receive quality points and the grade of P does not affect the
student's overall GPA. However, a grade of
'F' earned in a pass/fail course will carry the
same weight towards the student's gpa as a graded
course.
Quality Points
Each hour of academic work taken for credit in the university is evaluated in terms of its relative quality, as shown by the grade received in the course. The various grades and their corresponding quality points are:
A -- 4.0 quality points for each hour of credit.
A- -- 3.7 quality points for each hour of credit.
B+ -- 3.3 quality points for each hour of credit.
B -- 3.0 quality points for each hour of credit.
B- -- 2.7 quality points for each hour of credit.
C+ -- 2.3 quality points for each hour of credit.
C -- 2.0 quality points for each hour of credit.
C- -- 1.7 quality points for each hour of credit.
D+ -- 1.3 quality points for each hour of credit.
D -- 1.0 quality point for each hour of credit.
D- -- 0.7 quality point for each hour of credit.
F -- 0 quality points and no credit.
Additional Grading Policy
I is an incomplete and is used only in cases of uncontrollable circumstances. Responsibility for completing the work must be assumed by the student. An I is calculated as an F. The grade will be changed to an F at the midterm of the semester following the one in which it was earned unless a grade is submitted by the instructor.
W indicates the student withdrew during the first four weeks of the semester before a P/F status can be determined.
WP indicates the student is passing at the time of withdrawal. Permission to withdraw may be obtained from Belmont Central except that no student will be permitted to withdraw in the last 30 days of the semester. Failure to obtain this permission results in an F for the course. A WP does not affect the grade point average.
WF indicates that the student is failing at the time of withdrawal. A WF counts as an F when computing GPA.
AU indicates Audit.
NR indicates Not Received. This means that the professor did not turn the grades in by the deadline at the end of the semester. This does not affect the student's GPA. The professor must complete a grade change form to change the grade and the student will be mailed a letter stating their grade and updated GPA when processed.
FX indicates non-acceptable work; no credit is received due to an Honor Code violation. The grade will be treated as an F for purposes of the student's grade point average. Any decision resulting in a grade of FX will be automatically reviewed by the Provost. During a student's last semester prior to graduation, s/he may have the FX changed to an F on the transcript in the following manner:
1. The student must have retaken and received a passing grade in
the class in which the FX was given;
2. The student must have no subsequent violations of the Honor Code
while a student at Belmont;
3. The student must write a letter to the Provost requesting the
removal of the FX;
4. The student must propose and perform an activity or program that
promotes academic integrity on campus and which will be mutually
agreed upon by the student and Honor Court. The Honor Court will
certify that the program has been completed in a letter to the
Provost.
If the student satisfactorily completes the four conditions above, the Provost will instruct the University Registrar to change the FX to a grade of F on the student's transcript.
IP indicates In Progress academic work. Course work is continued. Does not count in GPA calculations. The IP grade is available for undergraduates taking study abroad courses which are ongoing or while pending receipt of transcript / grade information from the study abroad institution.
