Citrus Grading Policy

Citrus Grade Scale

Citrus College uses a detailed grading scale to assess student performance. Below is the grading scale used:

GradePercentage RangeDescription
A90-100%Excellent
B80-89%Good
C70-79%Satisfactory
D60-69%Pass
F0-59%Fail

Example

To calculate the final grade, let’s use a student’s scores across different assessments:

AssessmentWeightStudent ScoreWeighted Score
Midterm Exam30%85%25.5%
Final Exam40%90%36%
Assignments20%80%16%
Participation10%100%10%
Total100%87.5% (B)

Final Grade: B

Grading Policy

  • Withdrawal (W): Indicates a student has withdrawn from a course.
  • Incomplete (I): Given when a student is unable to complete course requirements due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Pass/No Pass (P/NP): Certain courses may be taken on a pass/no pass basis.

FAQs

1. What is the grading scale at Citrus College?
Citrus College uses a standard A-F grading scale, where A is 90-100%, B is 80-89%, C is 70-79%, D is 60-69%, and F is 0-59%.

2. How is the final grade calculated?
Final grades are calculated based on the weighted scores of various assessments, including exams, assignments, and participation.

3. What does a ‘W’ grade mean?
A ‘W’ grade indicates that a student has officially withdrawn from a course.

4. Can I take a course as Pass/No Pass?
Yes, some courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Check the specific course details in the catalog.

5. What happens if I get an incomplete ‘I’ grade?
An incomplete ‘I’ grade is assigned if you are unable to complete the course requirements due to unforeseen circumstances. You will need to complete the requirements by a specified deadline.

For more information, visit the Citrus College Academic Policies and Requirements.

Now that you understand Citrus College’s grading policy, calculate your final grade with our easy-to-use final grade calculator!