ACADEMIC INFORMATION
ACADEMIC SYSTEM
• Summer Session : begins in April and ends in May (optional).
NORMAL COURSE LOAD
• In all other cases, the Dean of the Faculty corned must be consulted.
GRADING SYSTEM
Letter grades are used to show the academic standing of all students with the following meanings and values.
GRADE | MEANING | VALUE |
---|---|---|
A | Excellent - Exceptional Achievement | 4.00 |
A- | Almost Excellent - Extensive Achievement | 3.75 |
B+ | Very Good | 3.25 |
B | Good - Substantial Achievement | 3.00 |
B- | Fairly Good - Acceptable Achievement | 2.75 |
C+ | Fair | 2.25 |
C | Satisfactory | 2.00 |
C- | Minimal Satisfactory | 1.75 |
D | Poor - Minimal Achievement | 1.00 |
F | Failure - Inadequate Achievement | 0.00 |
R | Course Repeated | - |
S | Satisfactory | - |
U | Unsatisfactory | - |
W | Withdrawal with Permission | - |
WF | Withdrawal from course after time limit | 0 |
AUD | Audit and non-credit | - |
I | Incomplete, used in case a student fails to complete his/her assignment within the time limit or is absent from the examination with approval from the University due to exceptional reasons. | - |
WP | Work in progress | |
NR | No Report | |
TR | Credits Transfer |
Student grades are computed at the end of each semester, and may include:
• Quizzes
• Term papers
• Book reports
• Assignments
• Recitation
• Class participation
• Attendance
• Midterm and final examinations
These requirements may vary with each course
SPECIAL HONORS AND AWARDS
ATTENDANCE
Students are required to attend all classes regularly. To qualify to take a final examination for any subject, a minimum of 80% class attendance is mandatory. There are no authorized cuts from classes. Irregular attendance may result in exclusion from classes. Any student who find that he/she can no longer attend a class must officially withdraw in writing through the Office of the Registrar. Failure to withdraw officially may result in a grade of “F” for the course. In case of unavoidable absence, such as subpoena requirements, illness or death of a member of the family, all work missed must be satisfactorily made up and it is the responsibility of the student to arrange for this.
WITHDRAWAL
Students may withdraw (drop) officially from a course, or all courses during the first two weeks without any penalty. Thereafter, until the final day of withdrawals as indicated in the University calendar, students will receive “W” grades. An official withdrawal must be carried out in person at the Office of the Registrar by the student himself/herself (not by someone else on his/her behalf). Failure to withdraw officially will result in a “WF” grade.
ACADEMIC ACTION:
Academic action can be both favorable and disciplinary. When a student is performing well, all action on him/her in the academic area is said to be favorable to the student. For example, when a student obtains a high GPA he/she is put on the academic List of Honors; when he/she consistently achieves very high marks, he/she is given higher honors. However, if his/her achievement is below standard, disciplinary action may be taken against him/her.
PROBATION
Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 (1.99-1.50) but above the limits set for dismissal from the University will be put on probation, except during the first semester of the freshman year.
DISMISSAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION WITH HONORS
HONORS SYSTEM
The University, wishing to provide recognition to exceptional students, has established an Honors System. Undergraduate students are given awards for achievement measurable in grades beginning with semester grades and ending with cumulative grad es until graduation.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS
Undergraduate students maintaining a high scholastic average are eligible for graduation with the following Honors:
Summa Cum Laude | Cumulative | GPA | 3.80-4.00 |
Magna Cum Laude | Cumulative | GPA | 3.50-3.79 |
Cum Laude | Cumulative | GPA | 3.25-3.49 |