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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COURSE GRADES –JANUARY 2013 SEMESTER

Effective for the January 2013 semester, Bryant & Stratton College has changed the grading scale for final course grades

to more clearly reflect nuances in student learning and academic performance (not effort). This change is supported by

faculty and aligns with practices at other institutions of higher learning. The College will continue to maintain a standard

grade point value based on a 4.0 scale; however, a passing grade will be 65‐69% or a D+ for most courses with the

exception of NURS, BIOL, AHLT, and CHEM courses. In addition, the grading scale will feature suffix “plus” designations

allowing students to earn a C+ and B+ grade when percentage point values warrant this half‐step grade. The following

scale will be implemented across all programs next semester, except for the specified allied health courses where the

lowest passing grade will remain a C grade. The grading scale applies to future course work only; there will be no

changes to grades earned prior to the January 2013 semester. Also, there will be no change to the W and WF grades. If

you have questions about the change in grading scale, please consult with your academic advisor or dean.

Grading System*

Point Value

Percentage

Letter

Description

per semester

Grade

grade credit

4.0

90‐100%

Excellent ‐ Performance of the student has been of the highest level,

showing sustained excellence in meeting course requirements.

3.5

85‐89%

B+

Very Good ‐ Performance of the student has been very good, though not

at the highest level.

3.0

80‐84%

Good ‐ Performance of the student has been good, though not of the

highest level.

2.5

75‐79%

C+

Satisfactory ‐ Performance of the student has been more than adequate,

satisfactorily meeting the course requirements.

2.0

70‐74%

Fair ‐ Performance of the student has been acceptable, adequately

meeting the course requirements.

1.5

65‐69%

D+

Poor ‐ Performance of the student has been poor, however, is passing and

worthy of credit.

64% or less F

Failure ‐ Performance of the student failed to meet course requirements

therefore no credit is earned.

does not apply to AHLT/NURS/BIOL/CHEM courses

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Grading System

AHLT/NURS/BIOL/CHEM Courses Only