Good Standing

A grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale and a cumulative course completion rate of 50 percent constitute good standing. A 2.00 is a C average. To ear n a certificate or degree, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00. The cumulative GPA is calculated from all ACC courses awarded grades of A, B, C, D, or F. Consult the ACC Catalog for information about the impact of developmental courses on the GPA.

Graduation

ACC holds annual commencement exercises at the end of the spring semester. All students earning degrees, certificates, and diplomas the preceding summer, fall, or spring semesters are invited to participate. In order to graduate, a student must fulfill all obligations to the college, complete all coursework in good standing, and complete at least 25 percent of the semester hours in residence at ACC. Students may graduate under the terms of the catalog in effect when they entered ACC or any subsequent catalog under which they attended, provided:

• The catalog is not more than five years old
• The college has not discontinued the student’s particular degree or certificate plan. Students with majors that are discontinued will be allowed two years in which to complete such plans before the official deactivation of the affected instructional program. Students affected by this policy should contact an academic advisor.

Grading System

The following grading system is used at Austin Community College. Students can calculate their grade point average by dividing the number of credit hours into the total grade points.

* Pass/Fail: A passing grade is defined as the equivalent of a C or better. The grade P (passing) achieved in a course under a pass/fail option will not be used in calculating cumulative GPA. An F (failing) received in a course taken under a pass/fail option will be used in calculating GPA. The Pass/Fail grade option is only applicable to a limited group of practicum courses. See an instructional department advisor for more information.