Grades and Grade Points

Final letter grades are earned for each class, issued at the end of each semester, and recorded on the student’s permanent academic record according to the following schedule:

The "P" and "N" are used to grade credit-free Adult Education, Continuing Education, and developmental courses. Adult Education, Continuing Education, and developmental courses are not computed in a students' grade point average.

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the "P" and "N" were used to grade credit classes during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 terms. These grades are not computed in a students' grade point average, but are counted towards academic completion. Additionally, courses completed at other institutions and graded with a “P” during the above terms will be accepted for transfer credit. These courses will be posted to the student record with a grade of "T".

The college offers a number of developmental and academic ESL courses that are graded "A" through "F", but not computed in the student’s grade point average. These courses appear on the student’s academic transcript with a grade, but no grade points. (Developmental courses include ENG 100, 108, 109; MTH 101, 102, 104, 105 106, 107, 108; academic ESL courses such as ELI 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109 and 110.) Grades of P and N are used for non-academic ESL courses such as ESL 30 through 83.

Note: Although CLC does not compute the grades of basic skills or academic ESL courses into the grade point average, some colleges and universities to which a student transfers may include these course grades when recalculating the grade point average to meet their standards.

It may take two to three weeks following the completion of the term for grades to be displayed on transcripts.

Incompletes

An I (Incomplete) may be given to a student who finds it impossible to complete the work by the end of the semester because of a justifiable reason such as illness. If an I grade is assigned, the instructor shall notify the student and the dean. The specific I grade procedure will be set forth in the appropriate section of the college catalog. A student receiving an I grade has 120 days to complete coursework and receive a final grade. The final grade shall be A, B, C, D or F. An I becomes an F on the 121st calendar day after the end of the term if no grade change is signed by the instructor. Exceptions may be granted by an instructor only in unusual circumstances and with the approval of the appropriate dean.

Veterans and military personnel who are deployed (including training at U.S. or overseas locations) or called to active duty and receive an I Incomplete grade will be given up to one year after the end of the term, or before the date of graduation (whichever comes first) to complete the requirements. A final grade will be recorded within 365 calendar days after the end of the term. The final grade shall be A, B, C, D, or F. An I becomes an F on the 366th calendar day after the end of the term if no grade change is signed by the instructor. This procedure also applies to the spouses of veterans and military personnel. Exceptions may be granted by an instructor under special circumstances and with the approval of the appropriate dean. Another option is to receive a withdrawal.

Independent Study

Students may pursue courses offered by the college on an independent study basis under the following conditions:

1. Lack of enrollment in a course appropriate for the student’s program of study precludes its being offered as a regularly scheduled class.

2. Documented, extenuating personal circumstances preclude an individual’s enrollment in a scheduled class appropriate for his or her program of study.

 Approval is granted upon the concurrence of a faculty member who agrees to guide the independent study and upon the authorization of the academic dean.