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technology programs, which are required for graduation or certification, use the
following grading scale for theory courses. Grading for clinical courses is explained
in each course syllabus.
A — 90 - 100
B — 80 - 89
C — 75 - 79
D — 65 - 74 (not passing)
F — below 65 (not passing)
A grade of D and F in the music field of study is not considered passing. Please see
the music course descriptions that use this grading criterion.
Courses in the music field of study use the following grading rubric:
A—90-100
B—80-89
C—70-79
D—60-69 (not passing)
F—below 60 (not passing)
The cosmetology program requires students to pass each course with a minimum
grade of 70. A grade of D is considered not passing.
A—90-100 Excellent
B—80-89 Good
C—70-79 Fair
D—60-69 (Not Passing)
F—below 60 (Not Passing)
APPEAL OF GRADES
Students will not be allowed to appeal grades recorded on permanent records after
one year from the date the grade was recorded. Refer to the academic appeal section
for details describing this process.
GRADE POINTS
For convenience in averaging grades for various purposes, and in order to
encourage students to improve the quality of their work, grade points are assigned
each letter grade as follows:
Grade A — 4 grade points for each semester hour
Grade B — 3 grade points for each semester hour
Grade C — 2 grade points for each semester hour
Grade D — 1 grade point for each semester hour
Other grades — No grade point
