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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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i. Change of Grade – An instructor
may change a grade for a class until
the last day of the next full semester
(fall or spring). After that, the grade
change must be approved by the
appropriate Associate Vice President,
Executive Director, or the Provost.
2. Computation of Grade
Point Averages (GPA)
a. Semester Grade Point Average
The semester GPA is determined by
multiplying the number of credit hours in
each course attempted by the number of
points corresponding to the final grade
for the course. The total is then divided
by the number of credit hours attempted
during that semester. The semester
GPA is computed only on college-level
courses attempted at FCC. The grades
of“I,”“AU,”“S,”“U,”“P,”“Z,”“DX,”“FX,”and“W”
are not used in calculating the GPA.
In the case of repeated courses, courses
with the“RP”designation are excluded
from the semester GPA calculation;
courses with the“RI”designation are
included in the semester GPA calculation.
b. Cumulative Grade Point Average
The cumulative GPA includes all college-
level courses and grades attempted
at FCC and is determined in the same
manner as the semester GPA.
In the case of repeated courses, courses
with the“RP”designation are excluded
from the cumulative GPA calculation;
courses with the“RI”designation
are included in the cumulative GPA
calculation. Only the highest grade
earned will be used in cumulative GPA
calculations. The course included in GPA
calculations is indicated on the student’s
transcript with the“RI”(Repeat Grade
Included) designation. All repeated
courses excluded from GPA calculations
remain on the transcript indicated as
“RP”(Repeat Grade Excluded). If the two
(2) grades are the same, the most recent
grade will be used in GPA calculations.
A student who successfully repeats
a course for which transfer credit has
been granted will have the transfer
credits removed from the transcript.
Students may receive transfer credits for
an FCC equivalent course for which they
have received an“F”grade at FCC. The“F”
grade will remain on the transcript, but
does not factor into the GPA calculation.
c. Hours Attempted and Earned
Hours attempted are the total number
of credit hours in all college-level
courses for which a student receives
one of the letter grades listed under
Grades and Quality Points.
Hours earned are the total number
of credit hours in college-level
courses for which a student receives
a letter grade of“A,”“B,”“C,”“D,”or“P.”
3. Posting of Grades
Final grades for an academic session are
due from the faculty within three (3)
calendar days after the end of the session.
4. Attendance Reporting
The Federal Government mandates that
institutions identify students who are
receiving financial aid and are not attending
class, and return those aid dollars to the
federal government. Instructors are key in
identifying these students and assisting
the College with complying with Federal
Title IV Financial Aid regulations.
Faculty members are required to report
the student’s attendance at the beginning
of the session and report no later than
the dates provided by the Financial Aid
Office. FCC does not disperse federal funds
to students until attendance is confirmed
by the instructor. Faculty who do not
report attendance by the established
attendance due dates, will cause a delay
to students receiving their financial aid
awards. Faculty must also report the
last date of attendance for students
assigned “F,”“FNA,”“W,” and “I” grades.
F. Academic Progress
FCC is committed to assisting students
in the pursuit of their academic goals.
While students at the College are
expected to take responsibility for their
own progress, the College reviews the
academic progress students are making
at the end of each semester and identifies
their appropriate academic standing.
1. Academic Standing Review
a. Students are expected to maintain
minimum standards of academic
achievement as indicated by
both GPA and percentage of
successfully completed credits.
b. Academic standing is assessed after
the student has attempted a total
of twelve (12) cumulative credits.
c. All students enrolled as degree seeking,
certificate seeking, and Open Campus
are subject to Academic Standing
Review. Students who are enrolled
under the admission classification of
Courses of Interest are not subject
to Academic Standing Review.
2. Definitions
a. Successfully completed credits – The
following grades represent successful
completion of credit:“A,”“B,”“C,”“D,”
“S,”“P.”A grade of“D”may not fulfill a
discipline or course requirement.
b. Unsuccessfully completed credits
– The following grades represent
unsuccessful completion of credit:
“W,”“F,”“FNA,”“AU,”“I,”“Z,”or“U.”
c. Credits attempted– Includes
all credits attempted (including
developmental courses) and courses
in which a grade of withdraw, audit,
incomplete, or in progress is recorded.
3. FCC Academic Standing Definitions
a. Good Standing– Students will be
considered to be in good academic
standing when their cumulative GPA
is 2.000 or higher, and when they have
successfully completed at least 50% of
their cumulative credits attempted.
b. Academic Alert – Students are
placed on Academic Alert when their
cumulative GPA is less than 2.000,
and/or they have not successfully
completed more than 50% of their
cumulative credits attempted.
i. While on Academic Alert, students
will be required to meet with an
academic advisor within Learning
Support to develop an Academic
Success Plan designed to provide
students with academic support
to facilitate their success.
ii. While on Academic Alert, students
will be required to have their
registration approved by an academic
advisor within Learning Support
iii. Students who demonstrate academic
progress while on Academic Alert,
as evidenced by achievement of a
minimum 2.000 semester GPA, and
successful completion of at least
50% of semester credits attempted
will be allowed to continue even
if their cumulative GPA has not
reached the required 2.000 and/
or they have not completed 50% of
their attempted cumulative credits.
Students will be assigned a standing
of Academic Alert with Progress.