Grading System

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation for Graduation

Graduation from Lenoir Community College is based on major grade point average, which includes only courses used to meet graduation requirements in a student's major. Whenever courses are repeated, only the highest attempt is counted toward graduation.

Note: Where courses are repeated, all attempts are shown on the permanent student record.

Grading System and Quality Point Average

The 4.00 quality point system is used to calculate student grade point averages. Grade point averages are computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted. The letter grades used are as follows:

A	Excellent	4 quality points per semester hour credit attempted
B	Above Average	3 quality points per semester hour credit attempted
C	Average	2 quality points per semester hour credit attempted
D	Below Average	1 quality point per semester hour credit attempted
F	Failed	0 quality points per semester hour credit attempted
P1	Passed	Passed Tier 1 of Transition Course
P2	Passed	Passed Tier 2 of Transition Course
P3	Passed	Passed Tier 3 of Transition Math Course
SA	Satisfactory	Hours are applied toward graduation but are not used in calculating the student's grade point average. This grade indicates clinical performance in health science courses, solely of a clinical nature, such as MED 116 and SUR 123.
UN	Unsatisfactory	Hours are not applied toward graduation and are not used in calculating the student's grade point average. This grade indicates clinical performance in health science courses, solely of a clinical nature, such as MED 116 and SUR 123.
AU	Audit	No Credit
CR	Credit Accepted	Hours are applied toward graduation but are not used in calculating the student's grade point average.(i.e. Reverse Transfer, credit from other institutions)
NC	Non-Course Credit	Given when credit is earned from some origin other than actual course work such as placement testing
W	Withdrew	Not considered credit hours attempted
WE	Withdrew Excused	Withdrawal due to COVID (Documentation from Student and Dean Approval Required)
NA	Never Attend	Given when a student registers but does not attend a course.
I	Incomplete	Given when a student has not completed the required course work but has made substantial progress and, in the opinion of the instructor, is able to fulfill the remaining requirements without reenrolling in the course. The "I" counts as credit hours attempted. Course requirements must be completed satisfactorily within the next semester (including the summer semester) or the "I" automatically becomes an "F," unless officially extended for one semester by the instructor.
P	Pass	Satisfactory completion of coursework
R	Reenroll/Repeat	Has not met the objectives required for the course/Repeat of Transition Course is necessary
IP	In Progress	Given in developmental courses (courses numbered less than 100) when a student, in the opinion of the instructor, has made progress but has not met the objectives required for the course, and has attended class in accordance with the instructor's attendance policy. The "IP" does not count as credit hours attempted.
LA	Temporarily Late	An emergency symbol to be used by the Registrar when grades are not reported on time through no fault of the student.
NF	Forgiveness Policy	The Forgiveness Policy - The grade is not included in the cumulative GPA.
S	Requirement Satisfied	Hours are applied toward graduation but not used in calculating the student's grade point average.

Credit by Exam (CBE) grades, “AE,” “BE,” “CE,” “DE,” and “FE” are awarded in certain instances when approved by a division dean. An exam for CBE may be taken one time per course. Note: A maximum of 75% of credit hours for graduation may be earned by CBE for any credential.

When the grade "F," "R," "W," or "IP" is received in a course, the student must reenroll and satisfactorily complete the course requirements in order to receive credit for the course.

Developmental/Transition courses are numbered 0-99, and letter grades are required. The hours attempted and grade points accumulated for developmental courses are counted in the semester and cumulative totals but do not count toward graduation requirements.

All grade changes other than "I" and "LA" must be approved by the Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.

Posting of Grades

As soon as the grades are recorded for each term, grades will be available through myLCC. Faculty may also post grades in a non-identifiable form in convenient places so that students may view them.