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University Academic Regulations
An "N" is not a grade and will be changed to the grade earned within a reasonable time. It is not used in calculating grade-point averages. 6.3 Grade-Point System The following grade-point system is used in calculating the grade-point average. Grade "A" yields 4 grade points per semester credit hour. Grade "B" yields 3 grade points per semester credit hour. Grade "C" yields 2 grade points per semester credit hour. Grade "D" yields 1 grade point per semester credit hour. Grade "F" yields 0 grade points per semester credit hour. 6.4 Grade-Point Average Calculations In calculating grade-point averages, the total number of grade points earned is divided by the total number of hours attempted. The grade of "I," "NP," "P," "S," "U," "W," "R," "SR," "UR," or the mark of "AU" or "N" will not affect the grade-point average. In addition, the following courses are excluded from GPA calculations: developmental courses, physical education activity (leisure) courses, and courses repeated (with an original grade of “D” or “F”) or reprieved/renewed based on State Regents policy. (See Academic Regulation 6.13 Academic Forgiveness.) Effective Fall 2016, GPA terminology changed with the transition to a new student information system. Both the new and old terminology are included below to assist with the transition. Overall (formerly Retention and Graduation) Grade-Point Average All OSU and transfer courses in which a student has a recorded grade are included in the calculation, excluding the courses described in the introductory paragraph. Total Institution Grade-Point Average This GPA is calculated in the same manner as the Overall GPA but includes only OSU (institutional) courses. Total Transfer Grade-Point Average This GPA is calculated in the same manner as the Overall GPA but includes only transfer (non-OSU) courses. Current Term (formerly Semester) Grade-Point Average This GPA is calculated in the same manner as the Overall GPA but includes only the courses for a single term (spring, summer, or fall). Transcripts for students with enrollment from OSU and another institution during the same term will display two current term GPAs—one for each institution. [Effective Fall 2016] Cumulative Grade-Point Average This GPA displays on the transcript after each OSU term and is calculated in the same manner as the Total Institution GPA but is based only on OSU courses for that term and all previous OSU terms. [Prior to Fall 2016] Cumulative Grade-Point Average All courses in which a student had a recorded grade were included in the calculation, including physical education activity (leisure) courses and forgiven courses. 6.5 Six Week (Midterm) Progress Reports Faculty are expected to report six week (midterm) progress grades for all students (regardless of classification) enrolled in 1000- and 2000-level classes and are encouraged to submit six week grades for students in all
courses. This will normally occur shortly after the sixth week of classes. Student athletes will have all six week grades reported, not just 1000- and 2000-level. Progress reports are made available on Self Service to students and their academic advisers. 6.6 Pass-No Pass Grading System An undergraduate student may elect to take no more than four courses or 15 hours (whichever is greater) during his or her academic career with the pass-no pass grading option. The option is restricted to those students who: a. have earned 28 or more semester credit hours; b. have at least a 2.50 overall grade-point average; c. have met all of the prerequisites for enrollment in the course in question; d. do not need the course in question for meeting any requirements for graduation or certification other than as a general (unrestricted) elective; e. have approval of the academic adviser. A student who chooses the pass-no pass option must do so by the last date on which a course may be added. Once the deadline has passed, a student may not change the choice of grading systems. The pass- no pass option is not identified on the official class roll and thus is not known to the instructor. The instructor assigns a normal grade based on the quality of the work performed. The grades of "A," "B" and "C" are recorded on the transcript as "P"; the grades of "D" and "F" are recorded as "NP." "W" and "I" grades are recorded without change. The pass-no pass grade will not affect the grade-point average. Graduate students should refer to the "Graduate College (p. 1673)" section of the Catalog . 6.7 Pass-Fail Grading System Some courses are taught only on a pass-fail basis. Such courses are so designated in the Course Catalog. Students who pass the course are awarded the grade of "P"; those who fail the course are awarded the grade of "F." Graduate students should refer to the "Graduate College (p. 1673)"
section of the Catalog. 6.8 Grade Reports
Reports of the final grades of all students are compiled shortly after the end of each semester and are made available electronically to the students, the students' advisers and the students' deans via Self Service. 6.9 Correcting Grades Reported in Error The only permitted reasons for changing a final grade are to correct a grade that was reported in error, to remove an incomplete grade, or to change a grade at the direction of the Grade Appeals Board or Academic Integrity Panel. An instructor may not allow students to perform extra work after the end of the course in order to raise their grade. Grade change requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Registrar and must have both the department head's and the dean's approvals. A grade may not be lowered after the student has graduated unless the degree has been revoked. 6.10 Grade Appeals A student may appeal a grade given by an instructor in cases in which he or she believes the grade awarded is inconsistent with announced grading policy. (See "Student Rights and Responsibilities" or contact the Office of Academic Affairs.)
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