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Courses shall be graded using the grading symbols established by Title 5. Effective fall 2008, faculty may use the following evaluative letter-grading symbols:

Symbol Definition Grade Point (4-Point Scale) a 4.0 (Excellent)

a- 3.7 b+ 3.3 b 3.0 (Good) b- 2.7w

C+ .3

C 2.0 (Satisfactory)

D+ 1.3 (Less than Satisfactory) D 1.0

D- 0.7

F 0.0 (Failing)

P Passing (At least satisfactory C/2.0) – units awarded are not counted in GPA. “P” has the same meaning as “CR,” as that symbol was defined prior to fall 2008.

nP No Pass (Less than satisfactory C/2.0) – units awarded are not counted in GPA. “NP” has the same meaning as “NC,” as that symbol was defined prior to fall 2008.

I Incomplete – Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency, and justifiable reasons. Condition for removal of the “I” shall be stated by the instructor in a written record with a copy to the student. The “I” must be made up before the end of the following regular semester or it will be considered as an “F” grade or “NP” if grading option selected. The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating credits attempted nor for grade points.

IP In Progress – The “IP” symbol shall be used to denote that the class extends beyond the normal end of an academic term. “IP” shall not be used in calculating grade point average.

rD Report Delayed – This symbol is assigned by the Director of Admissions and Records only. It is used when there is a delay in reporting grades by the instructor. This is a temporary notation and is not used in calculating GPA. W Withdrawal – The “W” symbol is assigned when a student officially withdraws between the beginning of the third and end of the twelfth week of instruction for full semester courses. For courses that are less than 18 weeks in length, withdrawal must be made during the first 20 percent of the course. (During summer sessions the withdrawal period extends through the fourth week of instruction.) Students who withdraw prior to the second week of instruction for full semester courses, or prior to the completion of the first 20 percent of the course for short courses, shall have no notation (“W” or any other) on their record. The academic record of a student who remains in a class beyond the twelfth week must reflect a symbol other than a “W.”

mW Military Withdrawal – The “MW” symbol is assigned when a student who is a member of an active or reserve United States military service receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, an “MW” may be assigned at any time after the twelfth week deadline for dropping classes. Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations.

grade Changes

After a grade has been issued, only the instructor has the authority to change the grade per California Education Code Section 76224. A student wishing to have a posted grade changed must submit appropriate documentation to the instructor who issued the grade and must request that the grade be changed. Based on an evaluation of the student’s progress in the course and the documentation, the instructor may or may not change the grade. Grade changes must be delivered to the Office of the Director of Admissions and Records by the instructor.

There is a deadline of six months from the date that the grade is posted to initiate a grade change.

Course grades

Grades are available for viewing within Cuesta College’s student portal, myCuesta, four weeks after the last day of the term. Grades are not sent to students, but an unofficial grade report may be requested by presenting a photo identification card to an Admissions & Records service center staff member at any campus location.

Pass/no Pass

A student may select “pass/no pass” (formerly credit/no credit) through the fourth week of instruction for 18-week courses or, if the course is less than 18 weeks in duration, within the first 20 percent of the course. Students may change back to a letter grade prior to the fourth week or 20 percent deadline. After the fourth week or 20 percent deadline, students may not reverse their pass/no pass grading decision.

•Some general education, degree and certificate course work must be taken for a grade. Consult a counselor or program description. No more than 12 credits of “pass/ no pass” may be applied toward the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

•Courses listed in the schedule as “pass/no pass” grad- ing option may be taken only once for “pass/no pass.” The student may, however, repeat the course for a letter grade.

•Students shall receive a “P” (pass) if, at the end of the semester, a grade of “C” (2.0) or better is earned. The “P” shall, when recorded, add credits completed but shall have no effect on the grade point average.

•Students performing unsatisfactorily (at less than C/2.0) shall receive a “NP” (no pass) which, when recorded, will not increase credits completed and will not be used to calculate the grade point average. However, credits attempted for which an “NP” is recorded shall be con- sidered in academic progress calculations to determine probation and dismissal status.

•Students may only select one course per semester on the “pass/no pass” option. Some courses are graded only on a “pass/no pass” basis. Enrollment in these courses will not affect the student’s right to select one additional class within the guidelines listed above. •Students repeating a course in which a substandard grade was earned may not request a repeat discount if the pass/no pass grading option was selected for the second attempt.