Policy Rationale
In most courses, students receive final letter grades. To calculate Grade Point Averages (GPAs), each course letter grade is converted to a quality point value . This grading policy defines those equivalencies.
In some cases, students may earn or choose to earn a transcript notation other than a final letter grade and this grading policy explains which notations confer earned credits.
Policy
All VTSU courses will result in a final grade.
VTSU and the Community College of Vermont share common equivalencies for course letter grades and quality point values.
Some programs, including those leading to licensure, as well as prerequisite courses may require a specific minimum passing grade. Students should consult with their academic advisor for individual program and course requirements.
VTSU defines the following undergraduate course letter grade and quality point value equivalencies, which are used to calculate GPAs:
|
Course Letter Grade
|
Quality Point Value
|
Credits and Quality Point Values Calculated in GPA
|
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A+
|
4.00
|
Yes
|
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A
|
4.00
|
Yes
|
|
A-
|
3.70
|
Yes
|
|
B+
|
3.30
|
Yes
|
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B
|
3.00
|
Yes
|
|
B-
|
2.70
|
Yes
|
|
C+
|
2.30
|
Yes
|
|
C
|
2.00
|
Yes
|
|
C-
|
1.70
|
Yes
|
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D+
|
1.30
|
Yes
|
|
D
|
1.00
|
Yes
|
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D-
|
0.70
|
Yes
|
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F
|
0.00
|
Yes
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These are the ‘Other than Final Letter Grades’ notations listed on student transcripts for courses that may or may not earn college credit but do not factor into GPA calculations:
|
Grade
|
Legend
|
Quality Point Value
|
Credit Earned
|
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P
|
Pass
|
0.00
|
Yes
|
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NP
|
No Pass
|
0.00
|
No
|
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AU
|
Audit
|
0.00
|
No
|
|
TR
|
Transfer Credit
|
0.00
|
Yes
|
|
CR
|
Credit Granted, Non-Course Work
|
0.00
|
Yes
|
|
I
|
Incomplete
|
0.00
|
No
|
|
W
|
Withdrawn
|
0.00
|
No
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Related Policies
Pass/No-Pass Option for Course Grades
Semester & Cumulative Grade Point Averages
Vermont State Colleges Policy 111: Academic Data Management
Date of Last Approved Revision: March 2025
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