Grading System
AAMU uses a letter system of grading which follows: A-exceptional scholarship; B-distinctively above average; C-average quality; D-barely passing; F-failure; I-incomplete; IP-in progress; W-withdrew. The grade of “P” is used to indicate satisfactory completion of graduate writing and history departmental seminars.
The grade “X” will be assigned for auditing a course; however, no credit will be allowed. Credit for any course in which a student has received a grade of “F” can be obtained only by repeating the course and earning a passing grade.
Grade Point Average
AAMU’s grading system is based on a 4.00 point scale; quality points are assigned as follows: A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; F = 0.
Grades of I, P, IP, W and X do not carry quality points, and like grades earned at another institution, do not impact a student’s grade point average.
Example of Calculation of Grade Point Averages
| Grade |
Quality Points |
(Times) |
Hours Attempted |
(Equals) |
Grade Points |
Grade Point Average |
| A |
4 |
x |
3 |
= |
12 |
|
| B |
3 |
x |
4 |
= |
12 |
|
| C |
2 |
x |
3 |
= |
6 |
|
| D |
1 |
x |
2 |
= |
2 |
|
| F |
0 |
x |
3 |
= |
0 |
|
| W |
0 |
x |
0 |
= |
0 |
|
| TOTAL |
|
|
15 |
|
32 |
2.13 |