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Grade Point Average (GPA)
The GPA is calculated as follows:
Each letter grade is converted to a grade point (A = 4, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3, etc). Each grade
point is then multiplied by the number of credits in the courses. These products are then added
together and divided by the total number of credits to calculate the GPA (see example below).
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation
Course Grade Credit Hours Grade Point Credit Hours Times Grade Point
Arabic B+ 3 3.3 9.9
Calculus I A 3 4.0 12
English D 3 1.0 3
Islamic Culture F 3 0 0
Ethics C- 3 1.7 5.1
Total 15 10 30
GPA
3 3.3 3 4.0 3 1.0 3 0 3 1.7 30
2.0
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The Cumulative GPA is the weighted average of all grades for a student starting from the first
semester of enrollment until the end of the final semester (graduation). It is calculated the same as the
example above taking into account all courses the student has taken while attending the University.
Final Grade and Appeal Policy Change of Grade or Removal of Incompletes
Change of Grade: An incomplete grade once reported may be changed only upon recommendation of
the instructor with the approval of the dean of his or her division.
A grade of “I” may be removed by repeating the course when, in the instructor’s judgment, this is the
most suitable course of action for completing the requirements of the course. The course must be
taken for letter grade. Once the course has been completed, the grade of incomplete will be removed
from the record. This arrangement must be reported to the Provost Office in writing prior to enrolling in
the course for the second time. An incomplete grade must be completed within two semesters
(excluding summer sessions) or it will automatically be converted to a grade of WF.
Academic Standing
Academic Warning and Probation Policy
The specific aim of this policy is to ensure that students make adequate progress toward the general
graduation requirement of a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and that in doing so they do not accumulate
an excessive number of failing grades.
After the end of the second semester, a student, whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, will be placed
on probation and will be given an academic warning.
A student given a first academic warning is not allowed to register for more than 12 credits in the
subsequent semester. If he/ she fails to raise his/her cumulative GPA above 2.0 within one semester,
he/she will be given a second academic warning and will not be allowed to register for more than 9
credits in the subsequent semester.
If the student continues to fail to raise his/her cumulative GPA at least to 2.0 within one semester after
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