Failing Grades – No Grade Points

Note: I* or N* grades recorded on the student record indicate the non-punitive initial-term receipt of an I or NG. A grade of I* or N* is not considered a failing grade for the term in which it is received, and it is not computed in the grade point average. However, if the I* or N* has not been changed by the end of the next term for which the student is enrolled, it will be counted as a failing grade and used in computation of the grade point average. For purposes of determining grade point average after the initial receipt of an I* or N* grade, the three summer terms are considered collectively as a single term. I* and N* grades are not assigned to graduating students; they receive grades of I or NG.

An incomplete grade may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor as an interim grade for a course in which the student has completed a major portion of the course with a passing grade, been unable to complete course requirements before the end of the term because of extenuating circumstances, and obtained agreement from the instructor and arranged for resolution of the incomplete grade. Instructors are not required to assign incomplete grades.

If make-up work requires classroom or laboratory attendance in a subsequent term, the students should not register for the course again.Instead, the student must audit the course and pay course fees.

If the make-up work does not require classroom or laboratory attendance, the instructor and student should decide on an appropriate plan and deadline for completing the course.

When the course is completed, the instructor will submit a change of grade to the Office of the University Registrar. These procedures cannot be used to repeat a course for a different grade. An I grade should not be assigned to a student who never attended class; instead, instructors may assign a failing grade, or no grade at all, which will result in assignment of N*.

The term "average" refers to the grade point average for work completed at the university. Grades received at other institutions are NOT averaged with grades received at the University of Florida for the purpose of meeting university average requirements. Other agencies and honorary societies will compute averages in accordance with their own standards and policies.

Averages are determined by computing the ratio of grade points to semester hours attempted. For the grade point average computation formula, please refer to the example below.

A grade point deficit is defined as the number of grade points below a C average on hours attempted at the University of Florida. If the grade point average is less than 2.0, there is a grade point deficit.

Only grades higher than C will lower a deficit. Every credit of C+ earned removes .5 from a deficit (a C+ in a three-credit course removes 1.5 deficit points); every credit of B removes 1 deficit point; and every credit of A removes 2 deficit points.

Computation of a grade point deficit is dependent upon first calculating the grade point average. Multiply the total UF hours carried for a grade by 2 (for 2.0 GPA) and subtract the total grade points earned to determine the deficit. For instance, if a student has taken 100 hours for a grade, then 200 grade points are needed for a 2.0 GPA. If there are 196 grade points, there is a 4-point deficit.

Calculating Your GPA and Deficit Points

Course	Grade	Grade Value	Credit Hrs.	Grade Points
AML2020	D	1.0 x 3		=3.0
PSY2013	S	NA x NA		=NA
SPN1110	C	2.0 x 5		=10.0
PSC1420	D	1.0 x 3		=3.0
			11	16.0

Since the GPA is less than 2.0, figure the grade point deficit as follows:

11 total credit hours multiplied by 2.0 = 22 grade points necessary for 2.0 GPA

22 minus 16 (total grade points earned) = 6 deficit points

University of Florida course work that is repeated is counted in the computation of a student’s UF grade point average as many times as grades for that course are recorded, although credit hours will be awarded only once. However, when a student earns a C or higher in a course, repeats that course and earns a C or higher on the subsequent enrollment, the new grade is neither computed into the UF grade point average nor awarded additional credits.

Students who entered UF with credit for AP or IB courses who then repeat the equivalent course at UF will receive a grade for the UF course and no credit for the prior work.

Grades Earned	GPA/Credit Computation
First grade lower than a C Second grade of C or higher	Each grade computed in grade point average; credit earned only once.
First grade lower than a C Second grade lower than a C	Each grade computed in grade point average; credit earned only once.
First grade of C or higher Second grade lower than a C	Each grade computed in grade point average; credit earned only once.
First grade of C or higher Second grade of C or higher	Only first grade computed in GPA; credit earned only for first attempt

Grades received at other institutions will not be averaged with grades received at the University of Florida. Repeat course work taken at the University of Florida will result in calculation of only the UF grade in the UF grade point average, with credit earned only once.

Outcomes when repeat course work involves transfer course work and UF course work:

• Grades Earned: Any grade combination for first and second courses, as illustrated in the table.
• Course work taken at another institution, then repeated at UF: Only UF grade computed in grade point average; credit earned only once.
• Course work taken at UF, then repeated at another institution: Only UF grade computed in grade point average; credit earned only once.

In the case where all repeated course work was taken at other institutions, no grades will be calculated into the UF grade point average and credit is awarded only once.

Repeat course equivalencies are identified based on the state’s common course taxonomy. Refer to the statewide course numbering system page for the definition of course equivalencies.

Colleges may not accept grade points and hours earned from lower level courses, if they are taken after the student has received credit/grades for advanced courses or exam credit in the same field

Subject to college degree program and department guidelines, students may take elective course work and earn grades of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Grades earned under the S-U option do not carry grade point values and are not computed in the University of Florida grade point average. Such grades are included in a student’s permanent academic record and are reflected on the transcript. Once the S-U option is approved, students may not revert to a letter grade.

Students should note that other academic institutions and agencies may interpret a grade of "U" as a failing grade.

Students choosing the S-U option must be in good standing and may not be on university academic probation. To elect the S-U option, students must obtain the approvals indicated on the form. They may elect the S-U option for only one course each term; this option is in addition to courses that are taught only on an S-U basis. Courses taken to fulfill the Writing and Math Requirement (Gordon Rule) may not be taken S-U.

For fall, spring and Summer C terms, the S-U option deadline is Friday of the third week of classes. For Summer A and Summer B terms, the deadline is Wednesday of the second week of classes.