Ameritas College’s grading system is based on a 4.0 quality point scale. The following chart describes the percentage needed for each letter grade and the quality points each grade will earn.
| Letter Grade | Quality Points Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| A 90-100 | High Achievement | 4 |
| B 80-89 | Good | 3 |
| C 70-79 | Satisfactory | 2 |
| D 60-69 | Needs Improvement | 1 |
| F Below 60 | Unsatisfactory | 0 |
The following codes will be utilized in place of completed grades:
| I | Incomplete |
| W | Withdrawal |
| CR | Credit Granted |
| TR | Transfer Credit Granted |
| X | Add/Drop Withdrawal |
| S | Satisfactory |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| AU | Audit |
Incomplete Grades
Students may request an incomplete when there are mitigating circumstances that prevent them from completing all assignments in a course. The incomplete is assigned only if the student is currently passing the class or would be able to pass the class after completing the missing course work. The student must request an official incomplete form from the Office of Student Success and return it after filling it out. Since passing deadlines without turning in work can result in a reduction of points, it is imperative that the student return the official incomplete request form as quickly as possible before their course status becomes non-passing. If an incomplete is granted, the student will have the next academic quarter to complete the missing work. At the end of the incomplete period, all work submitted as required will be counted and a final grade issued.
Auditing a Class
All graduates are eligible to audit a class without any tuition charges. Students who are not graduates will be charged a $100 fee for auditing a class. All students auditing a class must pay for a new textbook if required. Graduates may schedule to audit a class anytime during the scheduling process.
Repeating a Course
If students complete a class with a C or lower, they may retake it once to improve their grades. The student must buy the required book for any repeat class as required.
Graduates may refresh any classes they previously took as part of their enrollment. There will not be any tuition charge for the course. The students will be required to pay for any books as required.
If allied health students do not begin their externships or practicums within six months of completing their capstone classes (Dental Seminar, Clinical Procedures II, or Substance Abuse - Community Mental Health), they may repeat the class with the purchase of required textbooks. If it has been more than five years since the student was enrolled, additional coursework may be required before the externship or practicum can be completed.