SP 01-38 - Policy on Grades (Formerly “SR 38-01”)

1. The “ABCDF” is the default grading system.
2. Although it is not required, individual faculty members may add a “+” or “-” to any grade except “F.” By adding a”+” to a grade, the grade points earned increase by 0.3 (except an A+ shall still be 4.0 grade points). By adding a “-” to a grade, the grade points earned shall decrease by 0.3. Course syllabi ai;e required to state clearly whether “+/ -” grading is used.
3. A student may take a course “CR/NC” if the course is designated as allowing “CR/NC” grading in the course approval process.
4. Not more than 12 units of general education courses may be taken “CR/NC.”
5. The decision on how many units of courses taken “CR/NC” and which courses can be taken “CR/NC” is left up to each individual program.
6. Course syllabi shall include a discussion of the instructor’s grading policy.