Appeal of Grades
Students should try to reach a solution through discussion with the involved faculty member. If a satisfactory solution has not been reached, the student may request a meeting with the Dean of the College. The student will have the burden of proving the need for the grade change and will be given the opportunity to testify and present evidence and witnesses. The appeal must be made in writing within 30 days of the end of the semester.
Where to find your grades
Grades are available online through OakTrails. You can also request a transcript, view your class schedule, GPA and search for classes.
If you are a nursing student and need to have a printed copy of your grades, just stop by Student Services and request your grades in hard copy.
Grade Point Averages
In computing the grade point average, the grade earned in each course is multiplied by the corresponding number of semester hours in the course. The resulting "honor points" obtained from all classes are totaled, and the result is divided by the total number of semester hours of work carried.
Work for which an "I" (Incomplete) is given will not be computed in arriving at a grade point average (GPA) (See Incomplete Work for additional information, p. 32). A "W" (Withdrawal), "V" (Visitor audit), "CR" (CRedit granted), "IP" (In Progress; no credit) and NC (No Credit) are also not computed in student's GPA.
Grade Point Re-evaluation (Excluding Nursing)
This policy is meant for students whose grade point average from one disastrous semester is significantly lower than the work the student has completed in other semesters and, because of this, the cumulative grade point average is not representative of the student's capabilities. The student may have experienced personal, emotional and/or financial problems which resulted in a less-than-successful attempt at an education.
At Glen Oaks, grade point re-evaluation eliminates the necessity for a student to extend his or her education to make up for a low grade point average. Upon approval of the student's petition for grade point re-evaluation, grades for a designated semester, including passing grades, will be eliminated from the grade point average. The previous grades will appear on the transcript, but won't be counted toward graduation and won't be figured into the student's scholastic average.
The decision to petition for grade point re-evaluation implies that a student has given the matter serious thought and has discussed the implications of grade point re-evaluation with a counselor. The student must have attempted at least 30 semester hours of academic work at Glen Oaks Community College. The minimum number of hours considered for grade point re-evaluation is six. To file for grade point re-evaluation, see the Dean of the College.