Grades

The Medical College of Georgia is on the 4.0 grade point average system. The following grades are approved for use in the Medical College of Georgia and are included in the determination of the grade point average:

Grade Description Grade Points
A excellent 4.0
B good 3.0
C satisfactory 2.0
D passing* 1.0
F failure 0.0
WF withdrew, failing 0.0

The following symbols are approved for use in the cases indicated, but will not be included in the determination of the grade point average.

 

I -

 This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic reasons beyond his/her control, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. The requirements for removal of an I are left to the respective schools; however, if a school does not designate a shorter time period, an I not satisfactorily removed after two semesters in residence will be changed to the grade of F by the registrar.

If a student is assigned an I, the course director must notify the student in writing of the requirements for removal of the I and of the deadline for removal of the I.  A copy of the notice must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar at the time the I is submitted. An e-mail notification to the student, with a copy of the e-mail sent electronically to the Office of the Registrar (registrar@mail.mcg.edu), meets the requirements of this policy.
 

W-
This symbol indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty. Any student who withdraws on or before midterm will receive a W. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after the mid-point of the total grading period (including final examinations) except in cases of hardship as determined by the appropriate academic dean.
S -
This symbol indicates that credit has been given for completion of degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol is approved only for dissertation and thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship and proficiency requirements in graduate programs. Exceptions to the use of this symbol for academic course work must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval.
U - 
This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in an attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol approved only for dissertation and thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship and proficiency requirements in graduate programs. Exceptions to the use of this symbol for academic course work must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval.
V -
This symbol indicates that a student was given permission to audit this course. After the last day of late registration, students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice versa.
K -
This symbol indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit by examination program approved by the respective school's faculty. (CLEP, AP, Proficiency, etc).
CP-
At MCG, this symbol designates a course that extends beyond the semester. A grade is not given until the course is completed. This   symbol cannot be substituted for an I (Incomplete).

 

 

Revised February 13, 2009 .  Please send comments, suggestions or questions about this page to Rita Garner, registrar@mcg.edu .