Grading
Letter grades, transcript symbols, and quality points to indicate the quality of work of each student are used as follows:
| A | Excellent | 4 grade points per semester hour |
| B | Good | 3 grade points per semester hour |
| C | Average | 2 grade points per semester hour |
| D | Poor | 1 grade points per semester hour |
| F | Failure | 0 grade points per semester hour |
| FN | Failure for non attendance | 0 grade points per semester hour |
| I | Incomplete | |
| W* | Withdrew from course | |
| X | Audit | |
| N** | No grade | |
| NR | Not reported by instructor |
*To receive a grade of "W", students must withdraw officially through the Office of Enrollment Services by completing and submitting the appropriate form prior to the announced deadline (see academic calendar). Students who do not officially withdraw will be assigned a grade by the instructor.
** Applicable to college preparatory courses.
An "I" becomes an "F" if the required work has not been completed within the time specified by the instructor. This deadline shall not exceed (4) four months from the completion of the term for which the incomplete was awarded. Grades of "D" may or may not be accepted by other institutions.
Grade Changes
Students who wish to dispute a grade should meet with the instructor of the course. If the instructor deems a grade change should be made, the instructor will complete the Report of Change of Grade form, giving a full explanation of the reasons for the change of grade. The time period in which any grade can be changed is one year from the posting of the grade. Exceptions must be approved by the Dean of Student Affairs.
Grade Point Average
To rank individual students, scholastic attainment is computed in terms of the grade point average. This average is obtained by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of GPA hours attempted. The final grade point average required for graduation is computed based on the summation of all the courses shown on transcripts from all institutions attended. When a student repeats a course, the most recent grade will be used to determine the grade point average. It is the responsibility of the student to keep informed of the accumulation of credit hours and grade point average. This information may be requested from the Office of Enrollment Services.
Final Grades
Students may view their final grades by logging on to the FKCC website at www.fkcc.edu. Final grade reports will not be mailed out to students.
Scholastic Honors
An honors list will be prepared at the end of each term. Students who earn a 3.8 or higher grade point average will be on the President's Honors List; students who earns a 3.5 or higher grade point average will be on the Dean's Honors List. Only full-time students are considered for these lists.