Grading Policy and Appeals
Letter grades (A, B, C, D, F) carry a quality point value and are used in the computation of semester and cumulative grade point averages. Letter grades and their corresponding quality point values are as follows:
| A |
= 4.0 |
|
B+ |
= 3.3 |
|
C+ |
= 2.3 |
|
D+ |
= 1.3 |
| A– |
= 3.7 |
|
B |
= 3.0 |
|
C |
= 2.0 |
|
D |
= 1.0 |
|
|
|
B– |
= 2.7 |
|
C– |
= 1.7 |
|
F |
= 0.0 |
Credits and Quality Points. A student’s cumulative grade point average is determined by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credit hours attempted in which quality points may be earned (graded total). Credits transferred from other institutions do not carry quality points and are therefore not computed in the grade point average. Credits taken through consortial agreements where a grade is transferred do carry quality points and are therefore included when calculating the grade point average.
Repeating Courses. A student may repeat any course in which a grade of D+, D, or F was received. With repeated courses, the second grade and credits count in the calculation of the student’s cumulative GPA, but the original grade and course will remain on the student’s transcript. All repeat courses must be taken at Messiah University, including approved off-campus programs or through consortial agreements, subject to the assessment of course equivalency.