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Grades & Scholarship

GRADES AND GRADE POINTS
There are two systems of grading at Skyline College:

1. Letter Grades: Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on the basis of the point equivalencies to determine a student's grade point average. The highest grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade shall receive 0 points, using only the following evaluative symbols:

2. Credit/No Credit: Each division of the College may designate courses in which a student is evaluated on a ''Credit/No Credit basis'' only. Only courses with this grade option will be identified in the Announcement of Courses section of this catalog and will use the following evaluative symbols:

3. Credit/No Credit Options: Students may elect to receive a letter grade or be graded on a ''Credit/No Credit'' basis.

Grade option courses allow students to explore various fields of study and to broaden their knowledge, particularly outside their major field, without jeopardizing their grade point average. Courses in which such option exists will be so designated by the Division Dean in consultation with appropriate members of the division faculty.

Students electing a ''Credit/No Credit'' option must submit the appropriate form to the Office of Admissions and Records within the first 30% of the term. Changes will not be accepted after this time.

The utilization of courses graded on a ''Credit/No Credit'' basis to satisfy major or certificate requirements must be approved by the Division Dean in consultation with appropriate members of the division faculty. A maximum of 12 units toward an Associate degree or 6 units toward a certificate may be applied from courses in which the student has elected a ''Credit/No Credit'' option.

Four year colleges and universities vary widely in the number of units of ''Credit/No Credit'' courses they accept. Students should consult the catalog of the college to which they may transfer for its regulations in this regard.
Student Handbook

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NONEVALUATIVE SYMBOLS
1. I - Incomplete: This symbol is used in case of incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency, and justifiable reasons. Conditions for the removal of the ''Incomplete'' shall be set forth by the professor in a written record which also indicates the grade to be assigned in lieu of removal. The student will receive a copy of this record and a copy will be filed with Admissions and Records. A final grade will be assigned by the professor when the stipulated work has been completed and evaluated. If the work is not completed within the prescribed time period, the grade previously determined by the professor will be entered in the permanent record by the Dean of Admissions and Records.

An ''Incomplete'' must be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. Established college procedures may be utilized to request a time extension in cases involving unusual circumstances. Students who have received an ''Incomplete'' must not register in the same course during the time period in which the ''Incomplete'' is in effect.The ''I'' shall not be used in the computation of grade point average.

2. IP - In Progress: This symbol is used in the student's permanent record to confirm enrollment and to indicate that the class extends beyond the normal end of the term. It indicates that work is ''in progress'' and that the assignment of unit credit and grade will be given when the course is completed. The ''IP'' shall not be used in the computation of grade point average.

3. RD - Report Delayed: This symbol is used only by Admissions and Records for the purpose of indicating that there has been a delay in reporting the grade due to circumstances beyond the student's control. It is to be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible. The ''RD'' shall not be used in the computation of grade point average.

4. W - Withdrawal (See ''Withdrawal from Class(es)'')

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Grade Point Average
GPA (Grade Point Average) is determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of letter graded (GPA) units attempted (See Academic Standards Policy).
GPA Calculator

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SCHOLASTIC HONORS
A Dean's List of students who have achieved academic honors is published at the end of each semester. The list contains all the names of students who previously completed 12 units or more of letter-graded course work and during the subsquent semester at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College earned a grade point average of 3.3 or above for six or more units.

Recognition of a student's academic excellence will be given at graduation on the basis of their grade point average according to the following scale:

Grade Point Average Acknowledgment
3.3 Honors
3.5 High Honors
4.0 Highest Honors

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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FINAL GRADE REPORTS
Each student is responsible for his/her own academic progress. Final grade reports are not mailed to students but are available and are available on WebSMART. Dates of final grade availability for specific semesters are published in the current Schedule of Classes.

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CHANGE OF FINAL GRADES
An earned grade of A, B, C, D, F, W, CR, or NC may be changed by the professor within one year if an error has occurred. Grades cannot be changed on the basis of a student completing class work subsequent to the assignment of the final grade.

ENROLLMENT/DEGREE VERIFICATION
Skyline College subscribes to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) for enrollment and degree verifications. Company or business requests for enrollment and degree verifications can be made directly to www.studentclearing house.org, by phone (703) 742-4200, or fax (703) 742-4239. A nominal fee is charged to the company for this service.

Students may obtain an official Enrollment or Degree Verification Certificate at any time by accessing the NSC website at www.studentclearinghouse.org. No fee is charged for this service. To process a request: 1) click on the Students icon, 2) click on the link for Performing Enrollment Verifications and follow instructions, 3) print your Enrollment Verification Certificate. This Enrollment Verification Certificate can be presented to health insurance agencies, housing authorities, consumer products companies, banks, etc. when asked to provide official evidence of enrollment at Skyline College.