The evaluation of a student’s performance and final assessment in a course may take a variety of forms; such as a test or examination, presentation, project, team project, or other assignment or a combination of assignments.

In order to be in good academic standing graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in both the core and elective courses at the end of each semester. Students needing to take the foundation courses must achieve a grade of B in each foundation course. No grade below a C in a foundation course is given credit. The KGS grading system is as follows:

“W”
A student who is withdrawn but has given oral or written notification to his or her counselor in the appropriate academic office will receive grades of ―W‖.

“AW”
A student who is unofficially withdrawn, who has not given oral or written notification to his or her counselor in the appropriate academic office will receive grades of ―AW‖.

Official Withdrawals
A student who officially withdraws by filling out a Mid-Semester Leave in the appropriate academic office will receive grades of ―W‖.

A student who officially withdraws by filling out a Mid- Semester Leave in the King Graduate School Office will receive grades of "W".

The grade point average (GPA) is obtained by multiplying the Grade Point Value by the number of credits assigned to a course, totaling the Grade Points (GP), and then dividing by the total number of credits attempted.

• The grade of W will not affect the GPA.

• Grades for Foundation Courses will not affect the GPA but may affect dismissal and probation decisions.

• A grade of W or AW indicates that a student withdrew from a course prior to its completion.

• A grade of F will affect the GPA (if this course is repeated, the new grade will replace the F in the student’s GPA calculation).

• A grade of AW is equivalent to an F and affects the GPA. However, if this course is repeated, the new grade will replace the AW in the student’s GPA.

Students are expected to complete the degree in six (6) years. Any student seeking an extension of this limit must obtain prior approval.

A "lecture" credit hour represents the equivalent of 15, 50-minute class meetings during a 15-week semester. A "lab" credit hour represents the equivalent of 45, 50- minute class meetings during a 15-week semester.

Any student finding it necessary to request a temporary grade of incomplete in a graduate class is required to consult with the faculty member for that course and obtain approval for the incomplete grade along with the signature of the instructor and the appropriate academic officer of the college, before the last day of class. A course with a grade of "I" will be considered as a course attempted and will be calculated with 0 Quality Points. Completion must be accomplished within two weeks after the beginning of the next semester or the "I" will automatically be changed to an "F".

A student in good academic standing may apply in writing for a semester leave in advance of the semester(s) for which they will not attend. Forms for requesting a semester leave can be obtained from the KGS Office. The completed form must include: the reason for the leave, the semester the student intends to return, and a plan for degree completion upon returning from the leave.

Readmission is initiated in the appropriate KGS Office. Eligibility is determined through an evaluation of the student’s prior academic performance and potential for success. Students seeking readmission should initiate the process early enough before the start of the semester in which they intend to resume studies to enable the KGS Office to review and act upon the application in a timely manner.

Monroe College recognizes that there are students who may be granted a waiver of academic requirements. Students’ records including transcripts, relevant professional experience and personal statements will be used to determine if a waiver will be granted. The appropriate academic official in the KGS Office must approve all academic waivers.

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must do so by the date indicated in the academic calendar.

Administrative withdrawal (AW) occurs when a student is unofficially withdrawn without having given oral or written notification to his/her academic advisor.

If a student is considering withdrawal from the graduate program for any reason, they should discuss their concerns and reasons with their advisor. King is committed to doing all it can to assist students to successfully complete their degree. However, if a student decides to withdraw from the School the individual should send written notification of the decision to withdraw to the KGS Office. The student will be asked to meet with the Dean of Graduate Programs or designee, before the appropriate paper work is filed and adjustments are made to the student’s record.

Students will receive a grade report after each semester. These reports will show both semester and cumulative averages. A student’s standing in each course is measured by the grades received on exams, papers, other class assignments and requirements. Each student’s academic status as it relates to satisfactory academic progress and program pursuit will appear on the grade report.

The grade appeal process provides a student with an opportunity to dispute a final course grade. The student should first discuss the matter with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student must file a Grade Appeal form with the dean of the academic program or designee within 10 days of the semester grade report being issued by the Registrar’s Office.

Graduate students may repeat a course with a passing grade and have the last grade replace the previous grade in the cumulative grade point average, however, each course can only be repeated once. No more than two courses may be repeated. This will be evaluated on a case by case basis.