GRADING POLICIES Grades at Pima Community College are recorded at the end of each session according to the system given below. If a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades earned will be used for the computation of the GPA. Both courses will remain on the student's transcript. The following grading policies took effect fall 1999:
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A- Superior - Four (4) grade points per credit hour B- Above Average - Three (3) grade points per credit hour C- Average - 2 grade points per credit hour D- Below Average - One (1) grade point per credit hour F- Failure - Zero (0) grade point per credit hour P- Pass - A C or better without grade differentiation ordinarily indicated by the College grading system. This grade may be given at the student's request and the instructor's option.
IP- In Progress - A grade may be given for those not completing Open Entry/Open Exit courses that cross semesters/terms. Will be replaced with final grade when the course is completed. I- Incomplete - A record of Incomplete as a grade will be made at the student's request and at the instructor's option. If the student does not complete the work and a final grade form submitted within one year, the Incomplete will be automatically changed to "F". (Previous policy: "I" reverted to a "Y" if coursework was not completed.) A student receiving a grade of "I" will be provided with a standard form specifying the work necessary and a time frame for completion of the course. The instructor who gives the grade of "I" is responsible for grading the student's required work as identified on the "Incomplete Grade" form. When the student's work is completed, the instructor submits a "Change of Grade" form to the Admissions Office. W- Official Withdrawal - This grade may be requested by the student only during the first two-thirds of any session. This grade may be given by the instructor on or before the official census reporting date to students who have ceased attending class before that date. Additional information on withdrawing from classes is available.
Y - Special Withdrawal - This grade may be given by the instructor at his/her discretion at the end of the term when circumstances dictate that none of the other grades are appropriate. Instructor must submit a form indicating reason for special withdrawal. A Y is counted as an actual attempt in determining financial aid eligibility and/or veteran's benefits. Some colleges and universities may compute the "Y" grade as a failing grade when calculating the PCC Grade Point Average. X- An X placed next to the grade indicates the grade was earned through the successful completion of a proficiency test.
AU- Audit To audit a course means to enroll in and to attend a class without working for or expecting to receive credit. The symbol for audit, "AU," appears on the transcript of grades and on the class list by the student's name. Students auditing a class must register by the end of the official refund period and must receive the written permission of the instructor.

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