The following grading scale applies to all disciplines except Nursing (NURS), Culinary (CUBP, CULN, CULA), and specified Aviation Flight courses (AVIT). Grading scales for these areas have also been included.
Each student is evaluated by instructors at the end of the semester. The following grades are used to indicate the caliber of the student’s academic achievement:
| Grade | Percentage Range | Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93-100% | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86% | 3.0 |
| B- | 80-82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77-79% | 2.3 |
| C | 70-76% | 2.0 |
| D | 60-69% | 1.0 |
| F | 0-59% | 0.0 |
Nursing Grading Scale
Applies to courses with the NURS alpha.
| Grade | Percentage Range | Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93-100% | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86% | 3.0 |
| B- | 80-82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77-79% | 2.3 |
| C | 75-76% | 2.0 |
| D | 60-74% | 1.0 |
| F | 0-59% | 0.0 |
Academy of Culinary Arts Grading Scale
Applies to courses with the following alphas: CUBP, CULA, and CULN.
| Grade | Percentage Range | Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | 92-100% | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-91% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86% | 3.0 |
| B- | 80-82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77-79% | 2.3 |
| C | 75-76% | 2.0 |
| D | 66-74% | 1.0 |
| F | 0-65% | 0.0 |
Aviation Program Flight Courses
The following AVIT courses are graded as Pass/Fail:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AVIT 145 | Private Pilot Helicopter |
| AVIT 210 | Private Pilot Airplane |
| AVIT 240 | Instrument Pilot Airplane |
| AVIT 255 | Instrument Pilot Helicopter |
| AVIT 265 | Commercial Pilot Helicopter |
| AVIT 278 | Airplane Flight Instructor |
| AVIT 280 | Commercial Pilot Airplane |
| AVIT 282 | Helicopter Flight Instructor |
| AVIT 286 | Multi-Engine Pilot |
| AVIT 288 | Commercial Helicopter Add-On |
Procedure for Issuing a W as a Grade after a Final Grade is Issued (F to W)
A change of grade request from “F” to “W” because of failure to withdraw in a timely manner from the course or non-attendance will only be received and processed by the Registrar.
- The student must present complete documentation to the Registrar that explains the extenuating circumstances for the change.
- The Registrar notifies the faculty member involved of the student’s request. Documentation will be available for inspection in the Enrollment Services Office.
- If the faculty member does not approve the change, the student may petition the Academic Standards Policies & Procedures Committee for an appeal.
I-Incomplete - This grade is defined as a failure to complete the requirements of a course, due to illness or other circumstances acceptable to the instructor as beyond the control of the student. An incomplete grade may be changed to a letter grade by the instructor, if the student completes the requirements of the course before the end of the eighth week of the next regular fall or spring semester. Due to the special circumstances of Aviation flight training courses, aviation students requesting an Incomplete must contact the aviation operations chair to request the extension and complete all necessary paperwork prior to the end of the semester. Students needing an Incomplete in a flight course will have 12 calendar months, from the start date of the initial semester enrolled, to complete all requirements of the course.
A grade of incomplete, which has not been changed by the end of the grace period, becomes an F. The responsibility for the elimination of an incomplete grade entry on the permanent record lies entirely with the student. Requests for change of an incomplete grade to a letter grade must be submitted by the instructor by email to register@atlanticcape.edu. An incomplete grade does not satisfy the prerequisite requirement for the next level course.
NA - Student was not academically active in the course and did not academically engage.
Auditing a Course
AU - Audited. No credit or regular grade given for the course. In order to receive an AU for a course, the student must register as an audit student by notifying the Enrollment Services Office at the time of registration or through the first week of the semester (drop/add period). Regular attendance and other requirements stipulated by the instructor are required. Final grades of AU will be assigned and will appear on the student’s transcript. AU grades are not computed in the student’s GPA. Audited courses are ineligible for financial aid.