Grades and Grade Changes
Students with active academic programs can access grades and unofficial transcripts via their student account in MyMTC. If an error is suspected in the reported grades, students must notify the faculty member(s) involved within one term after the term for which the grades were issued.
Grade Point Average (GPA)—A student’s grade point average (GPA) can be calculated in the following way: (1) Assign grade points to each letter grade. (2) Multiply credit hours times grade points. This equals quality points. (3) Add credit hours, then add quality points. (4) Divide quality points by credit hours. This will equal the GPA.
1.
| Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 2 |
| D | 1 |
| F | 0 |
| WF | 0 |
2-3.
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 253 | 3.0 | B | 3 (3.0 x 3) | 9.0 |
| ENG 101 | 3.0 | C | 2 (3.0 x 2) | 6.0 |
| = 6.0 | = 15.0 |
4.
| Quality Points ÷ Credit Hours = | GPA |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ÷ 6.0 = | 2.5 |
Students also have the option of using the online GPA calculators via MyMTC in Student Planning. Students must be aware that official grades (not these calculators) are the most accurate resource for grade information.
Repeat Grade Policy
When a course is repeated, all grades will be entered on the student’s permanent academic record. For 100- and 200-level courses, the higher of the two grades will be included in the grade point average.
Students are generally allowed two attempts of a course, a withdrawal grade of ‘W” is counted as an attempt. Students who have exceed their two attempts will be prevented from registering for a third time and will be referred to the department for a review to determine if an exception will be made for the additional attempt. All subsequent attempts will be automatically stopped.
Certain departmental requirements may impose stricter requirements in limiting the number of times a course may be repeated.
Students who plan to transfer must realize the receiving college may recalculate grade point averages, including repeat grades, according to that college’s policies.
Students receiving financial aid should know that all coursework attempted will be calculated in assessment of academic progress standards for student financial aid purposes.