Academic Guidelines

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 earn 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. Students must satisfy 10 requirements in order to graduate:

1. Fulfill all obligations to the college, including the submission of official transcripts from each institution attended
2. Request an evaluation of transcripts and military credit before the semester in which they plan to graduate
3. Complete all courses listed in the official degree plan
4. Complete all core curriculum and general education requirements
5. Maintain a grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale for all coursework (both transfer and ACC) used to satisfy degree plan requirements
6. Complete at least 25 percent of the semester credit hours used in the degree plan in residence at ACC. Note: Residence hours are to be satisfied by attending classes; credit by exam or other nonattendance credit is excluded.
7. Students may not earn more than one Associate of Arts or more than one Associate of Science degree at ACC
8. Students may not receive an Associate of Arts in General Studies at the same time or after receiving another associate degree
9. Students may not receive a certificate at the same time or after receiving an Associate of Applied Science in the same program
10. TSI-obligated students must pass the certification form of the state-approved assessment to graduate from any associate degree program or any certificate program having at least 43 or more semester hours

Students who meet these requirements must complete the Graduation Application and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office before the deadline date set in the official college calendar. Applicants for graduation will be notified of their status by mail. Graduates are encouraged to participate in ACC’s annual commencement exercises held at the end of the spring semester. The diploma will be mailed to the address on file with the Graduation Office.

Grading System

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

The following grading system is used at ACC:

Grade	Interpretation	Grade Points Per Semester Hour
A	Excellent	4
B	Good	3
C	Satisfactory	2
D	Minimum Passing	1
F	Failing	0
I	Incomplete	Not Computed
IP	In Progess	Not Computed
P/F	Pass/Fail	*
W	Withdrew	Not Computed
AU	Audit	Not Computed
CR	Credit for Non-Traditional Transfer Work	Not Computed

*Pass/Fail: A passing grade is defined as the equivalent of a C grade or better. A grade of P (passing) achieved in a course under a pass/ fail option will not be used in calculating cumulative GPA. A grade of 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. Please see an academic department advisor for information about this grade option.