GRADES AND GRADING POLICIES Note: I* or N* grades recorded on the stu- dent record indicate the non-punitive initial- term receipt of an I or NG. A grade of I* or N* is not considered a failing grade for the term in which it is received, and it is not computed in the grade point average; however, if the I* or N* has not been changed by the end of the next term for which the student is enrolled, it will be counted as a failing grade and used in computa- tion of the grade point average. I or NG grades awarded to graduating students are calculated immediately as failing grades. (The three sum- mer terms are considered one term.) An I* grade may be assigned at the discre- tion of the instructor as an interim grade for a course in which the student has (1) completed a major portion of the course with a passing grade, (2) been unable to complete course requirements prior to the end of the term because of extenuating circumstances, and (3) obtained agreement from the instructor and arranged for resolution of the I* grade. Instruc- tors are not required to assign I* grades. Grade Point Averaging and Deficits The term "average," as used in any universi- ty regulation, refers to the grade point average for work completed at the University of Florida. Grades received at other institutions are NOT averaged with grades received at the University of Florida for the purpose of meeting university average requirements. Other agencies and hon- orary societies will compute averages in accor- dance with their own standards and policies. Averages are determined by computing the ratio of grade points to semester hours attempt- ed. For the grade point average computation formula, please refer to the example below. A grade point deficit is defined as the num- ber of grade points below a "C" average on hours attempted at the University of Florida. If the grade point average is less than 2.0, there is a grade point deficit. Only grades higher than "C" will lower a deficit. Every credit of C+ earned removes .5 from a deficit (a C+ in a three-credit course removes 1.5 deficit points); every credit of B removes 1 deficit point; and every credit of A removes 2 deficit points. Computation of a grade point deficit is dependent upon first calculating the grade point average. Multiply the total UF hours carried for a grade by 2 (for 2.0 GPA) and subtract the total grade points earned to determine the deficit. For instance, if a student has taken 100 hours for a grade, then 200 grade points are needed for a 2.0 GPA. If there are 196 grade points, there is a 4 point deficit. Calculating Your Grade Point Average Multiply grade value times the credit hours for total grade points. Then divide the total number of grade points by the number of hours attempted. (Exclude hours attempted under the S/U option.) Calculating Your GPA and Deficit Points A = 4.0 B+= 3.5 B = 3.0. C+= 2.5 Sample: Course AML 2020 PSY 2013 SPN 1110 PSC 1420 C = 2.0 D+= 1.5 D =1.0 E = 0.0 Grade D S C D Grade Value 1.0 NA 2.0 1.0 WF = 0.0 points I = 0.0 points X = 0.0 points S or U= 0.0 points Credit Hrs. 3 NA 5 3 11 Grade Points 3.0 NA 10.00 3.0 16.0 16.0 divided by 11 = 1.45 grade point average Since the GPA is less than 2.0, to figure the grade point deficit: 11 total credit hours X 2.0 = 22 grade points necessary for 2.0 GPA 22 16 (total grade points earned) = 6 deficit points Repeat Course Work University of Florida course work which is repeated is counted in the computation of a stu- dent's UF grade point average as many times as grades for that course are recorded, although credit hours will be awarded only once. How- ever, when a student earns a "C" or higher in a course, repeats that course, and earns a "C" or higher on the subsequent enrollment, the new grade is not computed into the UF grade point average nor are additional credits awarded. Outcomes when repeated course work involves only University of Florida course work: Grades Earned GPA/Credit Computation First grade lower Each grade computed than a "C" in grade point aver- Second grade of "C" age; credit earned or higher only once. First grade lower Each grade computed than a "C" in grade point aver- Second grade lower age; credit earned than a "C" only once. First grade of "C" Each grade computed or higher in grade point aver- Second grade lower age; credit earned than a "C" only once. First grade of "C" Only first grade or higher computed in GPA; Second grade of "C" credit earned only or higher for first attempt. Grades received at other institutions will not be averaged with grades received for course work taken at the University of Florida. Repeat course work taken at the University of Florida will result in calculation of only the UF grade in the UF grade point average, with credit earned only once. Outcomes when repeated course work involves transfer course work and UF course work: Course work Course work taken taken at another at UF then repeat- institution then ed at another Grades Earned repeated at UF institution. Any grade Only UF grade Only UF grade combination computed in computed in for first and grade point grade point second average; average; courses, as credit earned credit earned illustrated only once. only once. above. In the case where all repeated course work was taken at other institutions, no grades will be calculated into the UF grade point average and credit is awarded only once. Upper division colleges may choose not to accept grade points and hours earned from lower level courses, if they are taken after the student has received credit and grades for advanced courses or exam credit in the same field. Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Grade Option Subject to college degree program and department guidelines, undergraduate students may take elective course work and earn grades of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Grades earned under the S-U option do not carry grade point values and are not computed in the Uni- versity of Florida grade point average. Such grades are included in a student's permanent academic record and are reflected on the tran- script. Students should note that other academic institutions and agencies may interpret a grade of "U" as a failing grade in their grade point average computation. Students choosing the S-U option must be in good standing and may not be on University academic probation. To elect the S-U option, stu- dents must obtain approvals from the instructor and department offering the course, as well as the dean of their own college. They may elect the S-U option for only one course each term; this option is in addition to courses which are taught only on a S-U basis. Courses taken to fulfill com- munication or computation requirements (Gor- don Rule) may not be taken S-U. For Fall, Spring, and Summer C terms, the deadline for electing the S-U option is 4:00 p.m., Friday, during the third week of classes. For Summer A and Summer B terms, the deadline is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, during the second week of classes. Once the S-U option is approved, stu- dents may not elect to convert back to a letter grade.