Grade Information
Doane College awards letter grades.
A - Superior Performance
B - High Quality
C - Satisfactory Achievement
D - Unsatisfactory Performance
F - Failure
Incomplete Grades
An I grade may be given if a student is not able to complete the work by the last day of the course because of sickness or other extenuating circumstances which the student has discussed with the instructor. The instructor will assign an expiration date for the incomplete grade, which is normally 30 calendar days after the end of the course. After the expiration date passes, the incomplete grade is automatically converted to an F.
In Progress Grades
An IP grade is used only in courses that extend beyond the normal ending date of a term and indicates that the student is currently passing the course. The instructor will assign an expiration date indicating when the course will be complete. If the expiration date passes, the in progress grade is automatically converted to an F.
Pass/Fail Grading options
A number of courses at Doane are offered only on a Pass/Fail basis. The grade of P earns credit, but this credit is not computed in the grade point average. A grade of F is figured into the grade point average.
Juniors and seniors may enroll in one course per term using the Pass/Fail option. This option allows an instructor to assign either a P or F grade in a regularly graded course. For more information, visit the Forms for Student page and select the Pass/Fail form.
Audit
A student wishing to attend classes regularly without the responsibility of completing assignments and without receiving credit may do so with approval. One-half the regular tuition rate is charge for an audited course.
Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from courses according to the withdrawal policy receive a grade of W.
Repeated Courses
Course in which a grade of F, D-, D, or D+ has been received may be repeated, and generally such courses may be repeated only one.
The cumulative grade point average and the grade point average in the major are computed using only the credits and grade earned int eh most recently completed course.
The student may enroll at another college in a course that is a repeat of a course taken at Doane in which the grade earned was below a C-. The course must be taken for a grade and the grade earned must be at least a C-. The grade int he repeated course is recorded on the Doane transcript as a P. The cumulative grade point average is then computed without the original grade in the calculation.
Grade Reports
Reports are issued to students over the web via WebAdvisor.
Grade Changes
After final grades are released at the end of the term, the student has up to 10 days to report an error or omission. After 10 days have elapsed, the grade report will be considered correct and complete.
Senior Grades
Final grades for seniors who are completing graduation requirements in May are processed before Commencement. Once processed, these grades are considered correct and complete.
Academic Probation and Suspension
A student not maintaining the minimum required cumulative grade point average based on credits attempted is subject to academic probation or suspension at the end of any term, according to the following formula:
Credits Attempted | Academic Average |
| 12-35 | Below 1.70 |
| 36-59 | Below 1.85 |
| 60 or over | Below 2.00 |
The Academic Standing Committee may place a student on academic probation or suspend a student who is not making satisfactory academic progress and is in danger of failing to meet any all-college requirement, including the grade point average in the major. Such students are notified in writing by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.