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F Failing 0.0
P Pass (at least satisfactory–units awarded not counted in GPA). is grade is assigned to those courses in which student achievement is evalu- ated on a Pass-No Pass basis rather than a letter grade (A, B, C, etc.). "P-NP" courses are so designated in the Announcement of Courses section of the catalog.
NP No Pass (less than satisfactory, or fail- ing–units not counted in GPA). Not attaining course objectives. (Does not a ect grade point average at De Anza.)
Non-Evaluative Symbols
(Not to be used in calculating GPA.)
I Incomplete. Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency and justi able reasons at the end of the term. At least 75 percent of the class must have been completed to qualify
for Incomplete status.
IP In Progress. e “IP” symbol denotes
that the student is registered for this course, and the grading period is not complete. In Progress work will not ap- pear on a student’s transcript until the term has o cially begun. It will remain on the transcript until the student has either o cially withdrawn ("W") or a grade has been assigned.
RD Report Delayed. e “RD” symbol may be assigned by the O ce of Admissions and Records only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible.
W Withdrawal. A "W" is assigned to drops after the rst two weeks of a regular 12-week term and/or 20 percent of a course if a shorter term course. A "W" will be assigned to all drops between 20 percent and 75 percent of a term. After this period, a student can be awarded a "W" only by means of an Extenuating Circumstance Petition, in which he or she provides documentation proving “veri able reason” such as illness, incarceration, etc. In the absence of the petition and documentation, a grade will be assigned to the student record. While a "W" will not be used in calculating GPA, it will be used as a factor in probation and dismissal procedures. (See section on “Progress
Probation.”) A "W" is also used to calculate enrollment limits; that is, students may not enroll in the same course more than three times, which includes both "W" and substandard grades.
P-NP Courses
De Anza College uses the "P-NP" grade for courses authorized by the Board of Trustees and Title 5. Students must request the P/ NP option within the rst 30 percent of the course, either online or through the Admissions and Records O ce.
■ Some courses are "P/NP" only and
a letter grade cannot be assigned. Check the course description for information on grade type for the course. Letter grades are not available in these courses.
■ Other courses may allow the "P-NP" option. Students should be aware that some transfer schools may not accept "P-NP" as an option, and once the "P-NP" option has been chosen, it cannot be reversed per state regulations.
■ No more than 30 quarter “Pass” (P) units can be applied toward De Anza College degrees.
For a major or area of emphasis, each course toward the unit requirement of this subdivision must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or a “P”
For General Education requirements, “satisfactorily completed” means either credit earned on a “pass-no pass” basis or a grade point average of 2.0 or better in community college
■ Units earned in "P-NP" will not
be calculated in the GPA; however, "NP" shall be considered when determining Academic Progress, probation and dismissal procedures. (See section on Progress Probation)
GRADUATION APPLICATION
An application for graduation must be completed and submitted to the Admissions O ce prior to receiving a degree or certificate. Students should regularly perform a degree audit through DegreeWorks (see page 11) to monitor academic progress in reaching educational goals and meeting graduation requirements. In the quarter preceding the quarter in which a student plans to graduate, a detailed review and comparison of completed coursework
should be done. is will allow time to make any necessary schedule changes. Students may seek assistance from a counselor/adviser as needed.
Degrees are awarded at the end of all terms.
GRADUATION HONORS
The following graduation honors are granted to those students who ful ll the requirements for an associate degree and earn the following grade point average for all units applied toward the degree:
4.00 Highest Honors Summa Cum Laude
3.50-3.99 High Honors Magna Cum Laude
3.30-3.49 Honors Cum Laude
MILITARY SERVICE SCHOOL CREDIT
Service Schools
Students may receive college credit for military service schools by submitting a copy of their DD214 or DD295 or Army/ American Council on Education Registry transcript. A request for evaluation must be made by seeing a counselor or contacting the Evaluations O ce.
Basic Military Training
Nine units of credit are awarded for basic military training including three units of Area E: physical education, four units of Area E: personal development, and two units of elective credit.
MUTUAL RESPECT*
De Anza College shall take all steps necessary to provide a positive educational and employment environment that encourages equal educational opportunities. e college will actively seek to educate sta and students on the deleterious e ects of expressions of hatred or contempt based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or psychological disability; and will promote equality and mutual respect and understanding among all groups and individuals.
De Anza College will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate, harass another student through words or
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