Grading System
Athens Technical College uses the following grading system to specify levels of performance in coursework.
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A
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90-100
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4
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B
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80-89
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3
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C
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70-79
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2
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D
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60-69
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1
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F
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0-59
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0
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Learning Support grades are designated an asterisk (*) after the letter grade or grading symbol and are counted as attempted hours, but are not included in grade point average calculations.
Prior to Fall 2011, work ethics grades were given in all courses after the letter grades as 3 or E (exceeds expectation), 2 or M (meets expectations, 1 or N (needs improvement, or 0 or U (unacceptable). Since Fall 2011,iInstruction and evaluation of work ethics takes place in the context of students’ program of study. Work ethics grades are not calculated into credit hours or grade point average calculations.
The college also uses the following symbols:
AC Articulated Credit: passed exemption examinations while enrolled in high school. No longer in use as of Sum 2019.
AU Audit/Warranty Claim: This symbol indicates that students enrolled in classes but chose not to receive credit.
EXE Credit attained via examinations demonstrating prior achievement of course competencies. Prior to Fall 2014, EX graded
EXP Credit attained through a complete and cohesive portfolio of prior experience that demonstrates prior achievement of course competencies Prior to Fall 2014, EX graded
I Approved extension for student to complete coursework after academic term.
IP Instructor assigned extension of individualized course and/or internship/practicum.
TR Transfer: Effective Fall 2014, solely for AP, IB, or CLEP. Transfer credits are counted as attempted hours but are not included in a student’s grade point average.
TRA
TRB
TRC
TRP Transfer: Credit awarded for courses taken at other colleges. Prior to Fall 2014, TR graded. Transfer credits are counted as attempted hours but are not included in a student’s grade point average.
TRM Transfer: Military credit. Prior to Fall 2014, TR graded.
W Withdrawal prior to 61% of semester completion.
WF Withdrawal after 61% of semester completion, while failing course. This is calculated as grade of F in grade point average calculation.
WP Withdrawal after 61% of semester completion, while passing course.
Z COVID-19 emergency. Unsuccessful completion of course. Grade is excluded from attempted hours and grade point average calculation.