Course Disclosure Policy
At the beginning of every course, the instructor distributes a written course syllabus and/or program manual to all students taking the course. The course outline describes the objectives and content for the course and the method by which students’ work will be evaluated for grades. Students should refer to this on a regular basis during the semester.
Trocaire Grading System
Quality Points | Letter Grade | Letter # Range |
4.00 / 4.00 | A+ | 97 – 100% |
4.00 / 4.00 | A | 93 – 96% |
3.67 / 4.00 | A- | 90 – 92% |
3.33 / 4.00 | B+ | 87 – 89% |
3.00 / 4.00 | B | 83 – 86% |
2.67 / 4.00 | B- | 80 – 82% |
2.33 / 4.00 | C+ | 77 – 79% |
2.00 / 4.00 | C | 73 – 76% |
1.67 / 4.00 | C- | 70 – 72% |
1.33 / 4.00 | D+ | 67 – 69% |
1.00 / 4.00 | D | 63 – 66% |
0.67 / 4.00 | D- | 60 – 62% |
0.00 / 4.00 | F | < 60% |
0.00 / 4.00 | FX | Failure, Unsatisfactory Attendance |
0.00 / 4.00 | W | Withdrawal (without academic penalty |
0.00 / 4.00 | WF | Withdrawal Failing |
0.00 / 4.00 | I | Incomplete |
0.00 / 4.00 | IP | In Progress |
0.00 / 4.00 | S | Satisfactory |
0.00 / 4.00 | U | Unsatisfactory |
0.00 / 4.00 | AU | Audit |
0.00 / 4.00 | Z | Academic Amnesty |
Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and Quality Points
Grades received earn quality points as indicated in the following table. A grade point average is computed by dividing the number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours for which the student is registered. A semester grade point average is computed based on courses attempted during the semester.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The cumulative grade point average is computed for all of the courses a student has taken at Trocaire. It changes whenever a new semester’s grades are calculated and is a reflection of student progress in all work. In cases of repeated courses, the last grade earned is used in the cumulative GPA calculations, if the course is repeated at Trocaire.
Incomplete Grade Request
An Incomplete grade request is initiated by a student who has completed at least 70% of a course and holds a C or better at the time of the request. Incomplete grades are provided for exceptional circumstances that render it difficult for a student to complete the final elements of course. It is arranged in partnership with the instructor.
An Incomplete must be removed from the student’s record within 30 calendar days after the Incomplete was received, or it will automatically convert to an F.
The 30 day completion requirement can be waived, under extenuating circumstances, with written permission of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Repeat Course Policy
Students may repeat a course in instances where they have received grades of “C-” (where a program’s policy requires a minimum grade of “C”) “D+”, “D”. “F”, “FX”, “W”, “WF”, and “U”. A grade of “W” in any course counts as an attempt at taking a course but does not count as a failure. Students will be allowed to repeat a course for which they have received a grade of “W” only once.
Students may repeat a course only once, unless they have a signed authorization from the director of the academic program in which they are enrolled to repeat a course for the second time.
In cases of repeated courses, the last grade earned is used in computing the grade point average (GPA). However, all grades earned for courses taken at Trocaire remain part of the student’s permanent record.
If a student chooses to repeat a course that they have passed but want to improve the grade, the credits for the repeated course cannot be included in determining a student’s full-time status for the purpose of awarding New York State TAP.
Students may not take a Directed Study, Independent Study, or Challenge Exam to replace a course in which a failing grade was earned.