Grades
Students will have access to grades in several ways, approximately five days after the quarter ends:
- on the web: go to www.bellevuecollege.edu,
- on the kiosks in the Student Services Building: choose the “Student Schedule” button,
- through the mail: student must leave a self-addressed stamped envelope at the Student Service Center, write your student ID on the inside of the flap, or
- in person: request a copy of your class schedule at the Student Service Center.
Bellevue Community College uses the following grading system and standards in evaluating student performance:
“A” grades indicate “outstanding” achievement:
A 4.0 points per credit hour
A- 3.7 points per credit hour
The “A” student
- demonstrates consistent mastery of learning outcomes for the course;
- demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes beyond the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills;
- completes work assignments that consistently exceed requirements and that interpret and apply objectives in new, unique, or creative ways;
- demonstrates consistent leadership in class participation activities.
“B” grades indicate “high” achievement:
B+ 3.3 points per credit hour
B 3.0 points per credit hour
B- 2.7 points per credit hour
The “B” student
- demonstrates a high level of competence in learning outcomes for the course;
- demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills;
- completes work assignments that consistently meet most requirements;
- contributes regularly to class participation activities.
“C” grades indicate “satisfactory” achievement:
C+ 2.3 points per credit hour
C 2.0 points per credit hour
C- 1.7 points per credit hour
The “C” student
- demonstrates a satisfactory level of competence in learning outcomes for the course;
- demonstrates competent ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course;
- completes work assignments that satisfy minimum requirements for the course;
- satisfies minimum requirements for class participation activities.
“D” grades indicate “poor” achievement:
D+ 1.3 points per credit hour
D 1.0 point per credit hour
The “D” student
- demonstrates minimum competence in some learning outcomes for the course;
- completes work assignments that usually meet minimum requirements;
- contributes inconsistently or infrequently to class participation activities.
“F” grades indicate “unsatisfactory” achievement:
F 0 points per credit hour
The “F” student
- cannot demonstrate competence in many or fundamental learning outcomes;
- submits work assignments that frequently do not meet minimum requirements, or does not complete the assigned work;
- does not satisfy minimum requirements for attendance or contribution to class activities.
Students should be aware that the instructor determines whether the class will be evaluated using the “F” grade.
Passing = P
No points are calculated for a “P” grade, which is issued in two separate instances: for those courses institutionally recognized as using the “P” grade, and for courses graded using “A” through “F” in which a student elects to be evaluated “pass/fail.” In the latter instance, all “P” grades must be supported with traditional letter grades (not recorded in the system), and when the student fails to receive a grade of “A” through “D,” a grade of “F” will be assigned and calculated into the grade-point average.
Courses which a student elects to take “pass/fail” may not be used to satisfy distribution requirements in the arts and sciences or science degrees. A student must declare intention for a “P/F” grade within the first 10 days of the quarter by filing the request in the Student Service Center.
Credit/Noncredit = CR/NC
Credit/noncredit (“Cr/NC”) is a grade granted for specific courses as determined by the college. Students may not choose this grading option. No points are calculated into the grade-point average.
Official Withdrawal = W
Official withdrawals are accepted and recorded on different schedules during the academic year and during Summer Quarter.
During Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters withdrawals are recorded as follows:
- Through the tenth day of the quarter, the dropped course does not become part of the transcript record.
- After the tenth school day and through the end of the seventh week of the quarter, the “W” grade will become part of the student’s transcript record, regardless of grade status at this time.
- No official withdrawal will be permitted after the start of the eighth week of the quarter.
During Summer Quarter withdrawals are recorded as follows:
- Through the sixth day of the quarter, the dropped course does not become a part of the transcript record.
- After the sixth day and through the end of the fifth week of the quarter, the “W” grade will become part of the student’s transcript record, regardless of grade status at this time.
- No official withdrawal will be permitted after the start of the sixth week of a Summer Quarter.
Hardship Withdrawal = HW
HW indicates a withdrawal request made because of extenuating circumstances after the official withdrawal period is over. The student must contact the instructor to request this withdrawal option, or the faculty member may initiate the contact. No points are calculated into the grade-point average.
Audit = N
Not counted for credit or grade-point average. A student must declare intention to audit a course within the first 10 days of a quarter by filing the request in the Registration Office.
Course in Progress = Y
This symbol indicates a course which, by authorization of the Executive Dean of Instruction, officially continues beyond the terminal date of the present quarter. Normally, the course is completed and graded on or before the termination of the subsequent quarter.
Incomplete = I
No points are calculated for this grade. An “I” grade indicates that the student has not completed specific prescribed requirements for a course, usually for unforeseen reasons beyond the student’s control. The student is responsible for requesting the assignment of an “I” grade and for demonstrating why the “I” is appropriate. Granting the request and assigning the “I” grade is the prerogative of the instructor.
If a student has performed at a passing level during the quarter but for some reason is unable to complete the course requirements, he/she may be assigned an “I” grade at the course instructor’s discretion. The nature of the deficiency must be such that removal of an “I” grade is not contingent on subsequent enrollment in the same course by the student.
An “I” will be posted to the transcript when submitted by the instructor with a contractual form which specifically indicates the work the student must complete to make up the deficiency and the date by which the deficiency must be resolved. Both the instructor and the student must sign the contract. The work for the course must be completed before the end of the next quarter (by the end of the following Fall term if the “I” is given in the Spring term), and an extension can be granted only with the instructor’s approval. If the student fails to complete the designated assignment(s), an “F” grade will be posted.