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W - Withdrawn (Included in computation of progress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