Grading System
Grades and Quality Points
The standard 4-point grade scale for Point University appears on the table below. All Point instructors use this scale unless the unique demands of their subject matter require a different approach. In such cases, the alternative grade scale appears in the course syllabus. Professors then convert final grades to the letter grade and quality point system found on this table. Grades and quality points are recorded as follows:
Grade | Scale | Points | Description | Attempted |
A | 90-100 | 4.00 | Excellent. Clearly stands out. Unusually sharp insight. Initiates thoughtful questions. Sees multiple sides of an issue. Speaks and writes logically and clearly. Integrates ideas from previous courses and other disciplines. Anticipates the next step in progression of ideas. Accomplishes significantly more than the minimum requirements. Work is of the highest quality. | yes |
B | 80-89 | 3.00 | Above Average. Displays a strong grasp of all subject matter and an above average under-standing of all basic concepts. An active listener and participant in class discussions. Accomplishes more than the minimum requirements. Work is of high quality. | yes |
C | 70-79 | 2.00 | Average. Displays a satisfactory comprehension of subject matter and a general understanding of all basic concepts. Accomplishes the minimum requirements. Oral and written communication skills consistent with those expected of a university student. | yes |
D | 60-69 | 1.00 | Below Average. Quality and quantity of work are barely acceptable. | yes |
F | 0-59 | 0.00 | Failing. Quality and/or quantity of work are unacceptable. | yes |
S |
| N/A | Satisfactory (Passing). Does not affect GPA. | yes |
U |
| N/A | Unsatisfactory (Failing). Does not affect GPA. |
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AU |
| N/A | Audit. Not calculated in GPA (see policy on “Auditing Courses”). | no |
I (grade) |
| N/A | Incomplete. Not calculated in GPA until final grade is awarded (see below). | yes |
CIP |
| N/A | Currently In Progress. Typically used for courses that continue beyond one session; replaced with a grade at course completion. Not calculated in GPA until final grade is awarded (see below). | yes |
R |
| see at right | Repeat. Averaged with original grade for students receiving the Georgia HOPE scholar-ship; replaces original grade for others. | yes |
W |
| N/A | Withdrawn with Attendance before deadline. Not calculated in GPA. | yes |
WF |
| 0.00 | Withdrawn Failing after deadline due to poor academic performance or other considerations. Treated as “F” for calculating GPA. | yes |
WP |
| N/A | Withdrawn Passing before deadline. Not calculated in GPA. | no |
Note: Beginning fall 2025, Point University no longer awards WF or WP grades. Instead, a W will be the only drop grade awarded after drop/add if a student has attended. If a student was awarded a WF or WP prior to fall 2025, please use the above chart to see quality points and description when referencing a Point University transcript.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading
Some courses are designated as graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. In such a course, instructors award a grade of “S” (Satisfactory) in lieu of “A” through “D” grades. The grade appears as an “S” on the student’s transcript and does not affect the grade point average (GPA). Instructors award a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory) in lieu of an “F” grade. It appears as a “U” on the student’s transcript and does not affect the GPA. Adding or withdrawing from a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory course is conducted on the same basis as other courses.
Credit hours for satisfactory/unsatisfactory courses carry full academic credit. They apply, for example, toward the satisfaction of degree requirements, the calculation of the student’s academic load, and the required hours for graduation as otherwise appropriate. (NOTE: This policy replaces the previous pass/fail policy)
Incomplete (“I”) Grade
All assignments not completed by the end of the term automatically receive the grade of “F” unless students successfully petition the instructor for the privilege of taking an Incomplete (“I”) grade. The “I” grade is a temporary grade indicating that work for the course is not yet complete but is expected to be complete within a short period of time. This arrangement must be made before the end of the term.
Instructors should award an “I” when students are confronted with unavoidable life situations, such as a well-documented serious illness or a death in the family, that make it impossible for the student to complete their assignments before the end of the term. Instructors should not award an “I” merely to allow students to improve on a bad grade due to poor performance to that point. Nor should Incompletes serve as a remedy to laziness or poor planning on the part of the student. The instructor decides if the student’s request for an Incomplete falls within these guidelines. Normally, the instructor will not approve an Incomplete unless the student has finished at least 75% of the coursework prior to the end date for the course.
The request must include a plan and timeline for completing the remaining course requirements. If the student submits missing assignments, the instructor adjusts the final grade accordingly. Students receive zero (0) points for any assignments not submitted.
Normally, instructors will grant an “I” for no more than 1-2 weeks. Ideally, students should plan to complete missing assignments by the end of the first week of the next session, so as not to be overly burdened for that session. An Incomplete may extend no more than 30 days beyond the last day of the course. The instructor and Registrar are not responsible for notifying or reminding the student regarding an Incomplete.
“I” grades are awarded within the framework of the Point’s Attendance Policy (see below). This means that students who exceed the total allowed absences for a course may not file an Incomplete Grade Form but must withdraw from the course and retake it at a later time.
Change of Grade
Point may change an academic letter grade after the grade is submitted only if the case involves an instructor’s error. Grades may also be amended following a successful academic appeal by the student (see below).
Grade Information
Students may view their grades and transcripts at any time in the student portal in Colleague Self-Service, the online student information system used by Point University.