Further Explanations on Grading Systems

How to calculate your Grade Point Average?

First, for each course, multiply the number of credits (x) by the numerical value of the ordinal grade received (y) = xy. Second, calculate the semester GPA by dividing the sum of grade points by the sum of credits. For example, if a student received by the end of one semester the following grades, B-, B, B+ and F, his/her GPA would be calculated as follows:

• 3 credit course × 2.66 for B- grade = 7.98 grade points
• 3 credit course × 3.0 for B grade = 9.00 grade points
• 3 credit course × 3.33 for B+ grade = 9.99 grade points
• 3 credit course × 0.0 for F grade = 0.00 grade points

Thus, the GPA = 26.97 grade points /12 credits = 2.2475. It should be noted here that the grades of 'Pass', 'Transferred' and 'Waiver' will be counted towards degree requirements. However, 'Waiver' courses will not be calculated into the grade point average. 'Incomplete' and 'In Progress' will appear on the transcript, though they will not be counted towards degree credits.

Notification of Grades:

AAGSB grades are made available to students in the form of an official transcript or an unofficial progress report.

It is prohibited to report grades by telephone or fax. Students, who would like to know their grade immediately after the course ends, can approach the AAGSB website: http://gsb.asst.edu using their login name and password as provided to them from the Students Affairs Office.

Changes in Grades:

1. Final authority for the designation of grades rests with endorsement of the AAGSB Dean on the grade sheet submitted by instructor of each course.
2. Once a grade has been endorsed and reported to the Registrar's Office, the following procedures apply:
   • To change an 'Incomplete' to a 'Complete' grade, the grading instructor must submit a 'Change of Grade Form' to the Dean's office for review and endorsement.
   • To correct a clerical error in reporting the original grade, the grading instructor must submit a 'Change of Grade Form' to the Dean's office for review and decision by the Dean or his/her designee.
   • To change a grade in light of new and relevant information regarding the student's performance, the grading instructor must submit a 'Change of Grade Form' to the Dean's office for review and endorsement by the Dean or his/her designee. Within the same form, the grading instructor is expected to indicate that he/she has reviewed the work of all other students in the course and made sure that no similar errors have existed and gone uncorrected.

The AAGSB Academic Committee may adjust the GPA under the following conditions:

• Adjustment is applicable to only one course on the student's transcript.
• Adjustment should not exceed more than two points.
• Adjustment would improve the designated GPA to meet the graduation requirements.