Attendance

Each student is expected to attend all class sessions. As all students are considered adults, some with many responsibilities, an occasional absence from class may be necessary; however, such absences in no way lessen the student’s responsibility for meeting the requirements of the class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact each instructor in the event that he/she is unable to attend classes. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to contact each instructor to determine if work missed can be made up. Each instructor has the right to develop more specific attendance policies for his/her own class which will be stated in the course syllabus. For online courses, participation in online activities may be considered “attendance.”

Grading System

Letter symbols are used in the evaluation of achievement in all programs. Grade points are assigned to letter grades in computing grade point averages. Grade point averages are determined by dividing total quality points earned by total credit hours attempted. Cumulative grade point averages are determined by dividing total quality points by total credit hours attempted for a period of more than one semester.

The following grading system is used at Randolph Community College.
Grade

Description

 Grade Point Value
A

93 – 100
4.0
B

85 – 92
3.0
C

77 – 84

2.0
D

70 – 76
1.0
F

Below 70
0.0
WF

Stopped Attending
(did not withdraw)
0.0
Additional Letter Symbols (Not computed in GPA)

I

Incomplete

0.0
AU

Audit
0.0
X

Credit by Proficiency

0.0
TR

Transfer Credit

0.0
W

Withdrawal Without Penalty
0.0
NS

No Show

0.0
AW

Administrative Withdrawal
0.0
FW

Faculty Withdrawal from
Developmental Studies Courses
0.0

Letter grades with an (*) are not counted in computing GPA or in the hours earned for completion of a program.

» Developmental Studies Department

The Developmental Studies Department uses a different grading scale than the other departments. That scale is as follows:

A* 93-100
B* 85-92
C* 77-87
F* and below
FW

All courses with the Developmental Studies Department have a two-fold pass requirement. A student 1) must have a passing grade at the end of the course—meaning a grade of A, B, or C from the scale above AND 2) must pass the exit exam given at the end of the course. Students who meet both requirements complete the course with a passing grade and receive course credit. Students who do not complete both requirements must retake the course.

» Grade Point Average

The college computes grade point average (GPA) by adding the quality points earned for each course in which an A, B, C, D, F or WF are received, excluding developmental courses (courses numbered less than 100), and dividing by the total number of credit hours for those courses.

» Grade Reports

Grade reports are issued to students each semester, provided their credentials and financial obligations to the College are in order. Grade reports will be mailed to all students. No grades may be given over the phone or fax.

» Recognition of Honor Students

Students enrolled 12 credit hours for the semester, excluding Developmental Studies hours and proficiency hours, with no incompletes are eligible for the following honor lists:

  • President’s List — GPA of 4.00;
  • Dean’s List — GPA of 3.50-3.99;
  • Honor List — GPA of 3.00-3.49.
      • Students completing less than 12 credit hours, but at least six hours for the semester with a GPA between 3.00-4.00, excluding
      • Developmental Studies hours and proficiency hours, with no incompletes also are eligible for the Honor List.