Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

the students are enrolled in Essentials for College Mathematics, Mathematical Applications for Careers and Life, or College Algebra. Accelerated Literacy Integration – Placement into the Accelerated Literacy Integration is based on several factors including parental input, psycho-educational evaluations, courses taken in high school, and through an assessment in ACCUPLACER. GRADING SYSTEM Students are expected to pursue degree requirements in accordance with the following academic grading policies of the College. Definition Grades are issued at the end of each semester. The following grade system is used: Percent Grade Percent Grade Percent Grade Percent Grade 93-100 A 83-86 B 73-76 C 63-66 D 90-92 A- 80-82 B- 70-72 C- 60-62 D- 87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ 59-0 F Failing Grade Policy If a student fails (“F” grade) or is awarded a “W”, “WP”, or “WF” in a required course, the student must repeat the course or take an approved equivalent/substitution course and receive a passing grade. No credit will accrue if a student receives an “F” grade. When a student repeats a course or takes an approved equivalent/substitution, both grades will be recorded on the student’s Beacon College academic transcript. However, only the second (repeat) grade will be included in the cumulative grade point average (GPA). The Vice President of Academic Affairs may give approval for a student to repeat a course that the student previously passed. Both grades will be recorded on the student’s academic transcript. However, only the second (repeat) grade will be included in the GPA. Incomplete Grade Policy A student may request an instructor to assign a temporary incomplete grade (I) to a course. Incomplete grades may be given by an instructor only in the following circumstances: • The student initiates the request for an incomplete grade before the end of the academic semester; • The student has completed a major portion of satisfactory work; • An illness or other extenuating circumstance legitimately prevents completion of require work by the due date; • Required work may reasonably be completed in an agreed-upon time frame and does not require the student to repeat any portion of the course that was previously completed and assessed. The instructor and student will discuss the terms for the Incomplete before the final day of scheduled class meetings for the semester. The Incomplete Application Form can be used to document the terms of the Incomplete and should be turned in to the Registrar’s Office by the instructor as a part of the student’s official record. Responsibility for completion of the work rests solely with the student. At the end of the agreed-upon date for course completion, the instructor will complete a Change of Grade Form and forward to the Registrar’s Office.

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