System of Grading
The letters A, B, C, D, F, I, W, Q, L and P are used in the grading system of the College.
These letters have the following significance:
A Indicates excellent work (4.00)
B Indicates good work (3.00)
C Indicates satisfactory work (2.00)
D Indicates passing work (1.00)
F Indicates failure. This grade is also given if a student ceases to attend any class without going through the official drop procedure. (0.00)
I* Indicates that the student has finished satisfactorily the work of the semester except for an examination or some similar requirement. A grade of I will become F if the required work is not completed by the end of the following long semester.
W* Indicates that the student has requested to be officially withdrawn from a course on or before the drop date listed in the College Calendar. The process must be completed by the student in the Registrar’s Office on or before this date.
Q* Indicates that the student has totally withdrawn from College. The last day to receive a grade of Q’ is the last class day prior to the beginning of final exams as listed in the College Calendar.
L* Indicates Leave of Absence. A student may request a Leave of Absence (LOA) from the college under certain circumstances. Students requesting an LOA must make the request by completing the Ranger College Leave of Absence Request Form, available in the Office of the Senior Vice President of Instruction. The Ranger College Leave of Absence Policy is available by contacting the Office of the Senior Vice President of Instruction.
P Indicates Credit-By Examination. Hours earned by examination will not be included in computing grade point averages, scholastic honors, or residence requirements for graduation.
The grading systems for the vocational nursing, associate degree nursing, emergency medical technician, and cosmetology programs are detailed in their respective handbooks.
NOTE: Grades marked with an asterisk are not included when computing a student’s grade point average.