53 Grading/Grade Evaluation
Methods of grading should not deviate from those identified in course syllabi. Final grades are reported for each student for every course undertaken under the following grading system:
A Excellent 4 grade points per credit hour
B Good 3 grade points per credit hour
C Average 2 grade points per credit hour
D Poor 1 grade point per credit hour
F Fail No grade points-no credit hours. (An “F” is calculated into the GPA)
P Passing Indicates hours of earned-no grade points. (A “P” does not contribute to the GPA)
I Incomplete No grade points-used at the instructor’s discretion with an I contract. (An “I” indicates the student is passing and has completed a substantial portion of the course work but has been unavoidably detained from completion of the course. The student has one year to complete requirements for course completion. Written arrangements via an Incomplete Grade form must be submitted to the registrar at the time the “I” is documented. After requirements are satisfied, the instructor submits a change of grade form to the Registrar. Any “I” grades that are not changed remain as a permanent “I” and will not contribute to GPA.)
S/U Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory: Reserved for courses that do not count towards graduation or retention GPAs.
AU Audit: Students enrolled to audit a course will receive the grade of “AU”. It does not contribute to the GPA.
W Withdrawal: No credits or grade points; indicates official withdrawal.[1]
AW Administrative Withdrawal: No credits or grade points-GPA neutral. Grades of “AW must be approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs to indicate that a student has been “involuntarily” withdrawn for disciplinary or financial reasons or inadequate attendance.[2]
[1] No record of a course is indicated on a transcript if the student withdraws during the add/drop period (first 10 days of a regular semester and a proportional time for shorter terms). Permission of the academic advisor is required for this withdrawal.
Students receive a grade of “W” when withdrawing after the 10th class day and until the end of the 11th week of a regular semester and a proportional time for shorter terms. Permission of the instructor and the academic advisor is required for this withdrawal.
Students withdrawing after the 11th week of a regular semester and a proportional time for shorter terms will receive a grade of “W” or “F,” depending on the student’s standing. Permission of the instructor, academic advisor, and Vice President of Academic Affairs is required for this withdrawal. A grade of “W” is GPA neutral; a grade of “F” is calculated into the GPA.
[2] Administrative withdrawals due to inadequate attendance may be assigned (with the appropriate approval) at any time the determination is made that a student cannot achieve a passing grade even if attendance is resumed. Students should note that any withdrawal can result in termination or repayment of financial aid received.
Student Grade Evaluation Policy and Procedure
Policy Statement (Board Approval Date: June 16, 2026 )
Pursuant to 70 O.S. § 3252 (HB 3700, 2026), Student grades shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis. Academic evaluation may include, but is not limited to, attendance, demonstrated knowledge or understanding of course content, completion of assignments and assessments, and the student’s ability to meet the academic standards established for the course.
Grades must accurately reflect a student’s academic performance and progress in meeting the educational objectives of the course.
Student grades shall not be evaluated based on a student’s opinions, beliefs, viewpoints, or conduct unrelated to the academic requirements of the course.
Compliance
The College shall maintain and implement this policy in accordance with 70 O.S. § 3252 and shall provide verification of compliance to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as required by law.
Effective Date
This policy shall become effective for the 2026–2027 academic year and shall remain in effect unless amended or repealed. Every effort will be made to ensure that all programmatic policies related to this policy will be amended by December 31, 2026.