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Grades Approved in Determining the Grade Point Average


Policy Number: 3.5.1.1
Effective Date: February 27, 2023
Revision History: May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

Georgia Gwinnett College shall use the Board of Regent’s Uniform Grading System with the additional grades of WA and FN.

II. Scope

All GGC staff, faculty and students should be familiar with this policy. 

III. Compliance
  1. The following grades are approved by the Board of Regents for use in institutions in the determination of the Grade Point Average. Georgia Gwinnett College has added the grade of WA and FN.
Grade Grade Point Average
A Excellent (4.00)
B Good (3.00)
C Satisfactory (2.00)
D Passing (1.00)
F Failure (0.00)
WF Withdrew failing (0.00)
WA Administrative Withdrawal (0.00)
FN Failure due to Non Attendance (0.00)
  1. The minimum passing grade for most courses is the “D” grade. ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1111 (or equivalent courses) and all Student Success courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” Courses in Area F of the Common Core as well as all courses in the student’s major must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” In addition, courses that are pre-requisites to other courses require a “C” or better to meet the pre-requisite requirement.
IV. Related Regulations, Statutes, Policies, and Procedures

BOR Policy Manual 3.5.1.1 Grades Approved in Determining the Grade Point Average