Academic Year
The academic year runs from September to August. It is divided into four 16-week semesters and two 14-week summer sessions.
Credit
The unit of credit is the semester hour. It represents one lecture per week (60 minutes) for 16 weeks.
Grading Scale
Grades
93-100% = A
85- 92% = B
75- 84% = C
Below 75% = F
Grade Point System
A = Excellent (4 Points)
B = Good (3 Points)
C = Average (2 Points)
F = Incomplete ( 0 Points)
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.
Scholastic Standing
Good Standing
Students are in good standing if a "C" (2.0) average is earned in all courses.
Probation
A student who does not earn a "C" (2.0) in all courses but whose cumulative grade point is a "C" average will be placed on probation. This student will repeat the course(s) successfully (earn a "C" average) the following semester.
Termination
A student who does not maintain a cumulative grade point of a 2.0 ("C") will be terminated. Also, a student who fails to earn a "C" (2.0) in any repeated course will be terminated.
Computation of Grades
Final examinations will be given at the end of each course. These exams will count for 25% of the final grade. The remaining 75% of the final grade will be averaged from tests, quizzes, and other assessment devices specified for each course. Clinical education grades are computed using 50% competency evaluations, 25% clinical instructor’s evaluations, 15% staff technologists’ evaluations, and 10% based on attendance.