Grading System
Central Carolina Technical College assigns a final grade at the end of each course for every course you complete or attempt. Each grade has a grade point value associated with it. For example, an “A” is worth 4 points; a “B” is worth 3 points, and so on. This information is used to calculate your grade-point average (often referred to as GPA). The GPA is important, because you must keep your GPA at or above a certain level.
Sometimes, grades other than “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” are assigned at the end of the course. In some courses, the grade of “D” is not assigned. You should consult your syllabus (course outline) at the beginning of each course so you know how grades are determined or ask your instructor if you are not sure. The course syllabus also includes the grading scale used for your course (10-point scale, etc.) Following is a list of all possible grades the College uses. Notice that some grades are worth “0” points:
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A |
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(Excellent) = 4 points per credit hour |
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B |
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(Above Average) = 3 points per credit hour |
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C |
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(Average) = 2 points per credit hour |
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D |
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(Below Average) = 1 point per credit hour |
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F |
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(Failure) = 0 points |
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W |
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(Withdrew) Not calculated in GPA |
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WA |
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(Withdraw due to Attendance) Not calculated in GPA |
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WF |
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(Withdraw Failing) = 0 points |
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S |
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(Satisfactory) Used in non-credit courses; not calculated in GPA |
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U |
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(Unsatisfactory) Used in non-credit courses; not calculated in GPA |
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E |
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(Exemption) = Student exempted course by proficiency, articulation or other means; not calculated in GPA |
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AU |
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(Audit) = Not calculated in GPA |
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TA |
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(Transfer Credit) = “A” transfer grade; not calculated in GPA |
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TB |
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(Transfer Credit) = “B” transfer grade Not calculated in GPA not calculated in GPA |
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TC |
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(Transfer Credit) = “C” transfer grade not calculated in GPA |
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NR |
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(Not Reported) |
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I |
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(Incomplete) Student fails to complete course work. Work must be completed by mid-semester the following semester, or the “I” grade will automatically convert to an “F,” in which case the entire course must be repeated. |
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IP |
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(In Progress) |
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CF |
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(Carried Forward) Not calculated in GPA |
A student may repeat any credit course. All grades will appear on the transcript and the higher of the grades will be included in the GPA.
Note: The Veteran’s Administration will not pay benefits for repeating a course for which the student previously received a passing grade.
A student has one year from the date the grade is entered to contest the grade.
Students may access grades and other academic information through myCCTC.cctech.edu.
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Computation
As a student, you should track your GPA. You must maintain a grade-point average at a certain level in order to remain enrolled at CCTC the next semester. At the end each semester, GPAs are computed for the academic work completed for that semester and for the cumulative academic work completed while at the College. Unless a course is repeated, the GPA is determined by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of attempted semester hours as shown in the following example. Every course carries a certain number of credit hours. The number of credit hours appears in the “Programs ” and “Courses ” section in this catalog. If you repeat a course, the highest grade earned will be used in computing the GPA. Your record will continue to show the original grade awarded, but only the highest grade will be calculated in your GPA.
| Course |
Hours |
Grade |
Grade Point Value* |
Total Points |
| ENG 101 |
3.0 |
C |
2 |
6.0 (3.0 x 2) |
| MGT 101 |
3.0 |
F |
0 |
0.0 (3.0 x 0) |
| CPT 101 |
3.0 |
B |
3 |
9.0 (3.0 x 3) |
| MAT 110 |
3.0 |
A |
4 |
12.0 (3.0 x 4) |
| SPC 205 |
3.0 |
D |
1 |
3.0 (3.0 x 1) |
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15.0 |
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30.0 |
Grade-Point Average = 30.0 total points /15 total hours = 2.0 GPA
Midterm Grades
A midterm grade will be assigned by your instructor mid-way through the semester (excluding some condensed sessions). Midterm grades do not appear on your transcript and are not calculated into your GPA. You can access your midterm grades in myCCTC through the Student Records link on the Student tab.
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