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FINAL EXAMINATIONS semester to complete the work as noted in the contract. This
At the end of each semester a fi nal examination schedule is information will be sent to the student from the Admissions
followed. Students must attend all classes in accordance with and Records offi ce. A fi nal grade shall be assigned when the
the schedule for that period. This arrangement permits the work stipulated in the Contract has been completed and
giving of fi nal examinations in those classes which require evaluated or when the time limit for completing the work
them and the completion of the instructional program in has passed. Incomplete grades cannot be awarded after the
the other classes. No student shall be excused from taking a submission of the class grades. There are no extensions to
fi nal examination where such is required as part of a course. the Contract, and students cannot register in the course to
complete the Incomplete. The course cannot be retaken until
GRADES, GRADE POINTS, AND GRADE-POINT AVERAGE
the Incomplete is resolved.
The standing of students in each course will be determined GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
by class work and examinations. Grades will be reported
and grade points allowed as follow: Glendale Community College District is committed to pro-
viding a prompt and equitable means of resolving student
A - Excellent .................................................. 4 grade points per unit complaints against actions taken by the college and its
B - Good ........................................................ 3 grade points per unit employees. In accordance with applicable State and Federal
C - Satisfactory ............................................. 2 grade points per unit laws, the district maintains grievance procedures that are
D - Passing, Less than satisfactory .......... 1 grade point per unit available to any student who reasonably believes a college
F - Failing ...................................................... 0 grade points decision or action has adversely aff ected his or her status,
(cannot be removed by examination) rights, or privileges as a student.
P - Pass (Pass indicates a “C” grade or better—units, not counted What can a student grieve?
in GPA)
NP- No Pass (No Pass indicates lower than a “C” grade—units Students may fi le grievances against actions by GCC
not awarded in GPA but included in computation of progress employees in areas including, but not limited to the fol-
probation) lowing: the exercise of rights of free expression; violation
Grade-Point Average (GPA) of published GCC rules, Board policies, and administrative
regulations; academic decisions that may aff ect a course
The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of grade grade; and the assignment of fi nal course grades (according
points earned by the GPA units. A “W’’ notation does not to prescribed legal limits).
enter into computation of the GPA. Also, such computa- Where can a student get a copy of the GCC student griev-
tions do not include the unit value of courses for which ance procedures?
“P or “NP’’ are recorded or for courses completed under Copies of GCC Board Policy 5530 and Administrative Regu-
the regulations established for credit by examination. If a lations 5530 can be obtained from a division chairperson, the
course is repeated for the purpose of improving previous Dean of Student Aff airs, the Dean of Instructional Services,
substandard work, the units attempted and grade points the Dean of Student Services, and the Director of Admis-
earned are counted according to the course repetition sions and Records. Additionally, students may access these
policy. An “I’’ made up carries the grade points per unit regulations on the GCC website at www.glendale.edu.
appropriate to the grade given on makeup.
Non-Grade Grievances
Non-Evaluative Symbols A student may address a complaint about an action taken
Units for which the following grading symbols have been by a college employee that does not involve course grades
assigned will not be counted in the computation of the GPA. through the grievance process. Informal meetings and dis-
I - Incomplete (Included in the computation of progress cussions between persons directly involved in a non-grade
probation) grievance are essential at the outset of the dispute and are
W - Withdrawn (Included in computation of progress encouraged at all stages. If a student cannot resolve a non-
probation) grade grievance directly with the involved GCC employee,
IP - In Progress—To be used when class extends beyond the student may request a meeting with the appropriate
the normal end-of an academic term administrator/manager or division chairperson. The admin-
RD - Report Delayed istrator/manager or division chairperson shall meet with the
MW - Military withdrawal- to be used when student receives student and the employee in an attempt to resolve the issue
military orders and may meet with the student and GCC employee either
jointly or separately. If no informal resolution is reached
An incomplete grade, “I”, may be assigned for academic
work not completed for unforeseeable emergencies and/ with the administrator/manager or division chairperson
that is satisfactory to the student, the student may request
or justifi able reasons at the end of the term. The instructor
must complete the Contract for Award of Incomplete Grade an administrative hearing with the appropriate senior GCC
administrator as follows: Instructional Services employees:
including conditions for removal of the “I” and the grade
to be assigned in lieu of the “I”. The instructor will gener- Vice President, Instructional Services or designee; Student
Services employees: Vice President, Student Services or
ate this contract when fi nal grades are entered online. The
student will have until the end of the following regular designee; Administrative Services employees: Executive

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