Grading Policies

Letter grades of “A”, “B”, or “C” represent levels of accomplishment sufficient to allow students to make satisfactory progress toward graduation. “D” level work is considered below average and the minimum level accomplishment that will allow students to continue their studies at Miller College. A grade of “F” is assigned to the student who fails to meet minimum course requirements. A grade of “XF” will be assigned to students who do not officially withdraw from a course but who fail to participate in course activities due to non-attendance in the course.  For the purpose of computation, “XF” is always evaluated as “F” and does affect the GPA.

Grades of “P” (Passing in a Pass/Fail Course) or “NP” (Failing in a Pass/Fail Course) are used to denote pass or fail in a pass/fail course.  Senior seminar and internship courses are currently the only courses that allow pass/fail grades.  These grades do not affect the GPA.

A grade of “W” (Withdraw) will be assigned to students who officially withdraw before 75% of the class is complete. A grade of “W” does not affect the GPA.  After 75% of the class is complete, withdrawal from class is not allowed, and a “W” cannot be assigned. Absence from class does not constitute an official withdrawal.  A student who does not officially withdraw from class but does not attend the class may receive the grade of “F” or “XF.”

Students can withdraw from class by initiating the process in the Student Services Office or by using the WebAdvisor system.  Specific dates for withdrawal are included in the class schedule each semester.  NOTE: Special regulations pertain to students receiving financial aid, and those individuals should confer with the Financial Aid Office prior to initiating a withdrawal action.

A “W” cannot be changed to a grade, nor can a grade be changed to a “W.”

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) will be given only under extenuating circumstances. If an “Incomplete” is given, the time allotted a student to complete the course is at the discretion of the faculty member but is no later than the end of the next semester.  The faculty member and student must complete a contract (approved by the Chair of the School and the Academic Dean) agreeing on requirements to complete the course. A student receiving an “I” in any semester should be aware that the “I” must be completed by the deadline established in the contract or the “I” automatically becomes a failing grade.

Quality Points for Letter Grades
For each hour of credit in a subject, the letter grade is equated to quality points as follows:
“A” = 4.0 Quality Points
“B” = 3.0 Quality Points
“C” = 2.0 Quality Points
“D” = 1.0 Quality Point
“F” = 0.0 Quality Points
“XF” = 0.0 Quality Points
“P” = Not Computed in the GPA
“NP” = Not Computed in the GPA
“AU” = Not Computed in the GPA
“W” = Not Computed in the GPA