ADN and BSN Program Progression and Grade Requirements
Each student must complete a minimum number of credits by the end of each Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluation period (additional information on SAP may be found in the Financial Aid section of this catalog). Only satisfactorily completed course credits are counted as credits completed. Satisfactorily completed course credits include those for which a student receives a grade other than a ‘C’, ‘D+’, ‘D’, ‘W’, or ‘F’. All courses for which a student receives a grade, whether passing or failing, a withdrawal (W’), a repeated course, or an incomplete (‘I’), are counted in determining credits attempted. Transfer credits accepted for the student’s program will be counted as credits attempted and credits completed. A student’s SAP standing will be calculated based on the student’s entire history of enrollment in a specific program of study, except as noted below (see credit completion requirements at each evaluation level in the chart below).
| SAP Evaluation Levels | Cumulative Quarter Credits Attempted (including transfer credits) | Minimum Percentage of Cumulative Credits Completed (including transfer credits) | Minimum CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-13 | 50% | 2.00 |
| 2 | 13.1-48 | 50% | 2.25 |
| 3 | 48.1-64 | 60% | 2.50 |
| 4 | 64.1 & Higher | 66.67% | 2.50 |
Students must maintain at least a 2.5 ‘C+’ cumulative grade point average (CGPA) to be in good academic standing in SAP evaluation level 3 & 4. The cumulative grade point average is computed by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of quarter credits attempted. Transfer credits are not included in the grade point calculation; however, they are used to satisfy the total program requirements.
Academic performance in all courses is monitored continuously throughout each quarter. All students who are not meeting the minimum requirements for successful completion of a course will be offered advising by a faculty and/or staff member on how to be successful. SAP evaluation occurs at the end of each quarter. Failure to meet the minimum standards for academic progress at the end of the quarter may result in SAP/FA Warning or termination from the program (see the “Satisfactory Academic Progress” policy).
Undergraduate Academic Grading Scale
| Grade | Percentage Equivalent | Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 95-100 | 4.00 |
| A | 90-94 | 3.75 |
| B+ | 85-89 | 3.50 |
| B | 80-84 | 3.00 |
| C+ | 78-79 | 2.50 |
| C | 70-77 | 2.00 |
| D | 65-69 | 1.00 |
| F | < 65 | 0.00 |
| P | Pass | No Grade Point |
| I | Incomplete | No Grade Point |
| T | Transfer Credit | No Grade Point |
| W | Withdraw | No Grade Point |
| AU | Audit | No Grade Point |
Tests may not be repeated to improve a grade and grades are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Students taking a test after the scheduled test time may be given an alternative test. A grade of “C+” or higher is required to satisfactorily complete any course. A pass “P” grade is required in clinical/lab.