Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Grade Reports
Grade reports are available through Colleague Self-Service at the end of each semester / session. If a student believes that an incorrect final grade has been reported for a particular course, the student must follow the Grade Appeal process in the Catalog.
GPA is determined by dividing the total number of quality points by the number of credit hours attempted. Credit hours for all grades earned at GMercyU are included in the calculation.
Grading Scale: 93-100 A 80-82 B- 67-69 D + 90-92 A- 77-79 C + 63-66 D 87-89 B + 73-76 C 60-62 D- 83-86 B 70-72 C- Below 60 F
Grading Quality Point System
A: 4.0 B-: 2.67 D +: 1.33 P: Pass, no quality points
A-: 3.67 C +: 2.33 D: 1.0 I: Incomplete( 30 days) B +: 3.33 C: 2.0 D-: 0.67 W: Withdraw
B: 3.0 C-: 1.67 F: 0.0 WA: Administrative Withdraw
AUP: Audit, pass, no quality points AUF: Audit fail, no quality points
The use of plus and minus indicates performance levels between those suggested by these characteristics.
A: Excellent( 4 quality points per credit hour) The grade A reflects exceptional interest and mastery of subject matter; the student has displayed initiative and creativity, as well as superior insight in analyzing problems and synthesizing subject matter; the student manifests exceptional ability in integrating and applying this knowledge to other disciplines.
B: Very Good( 3 quality points per credit hour) The grade B evidences intelligent fulfillment of course requirements; the student has demonstrated a marked ability to communicate and apply more than merely the basic elements of a course; the student’ s initiative reveals unusual ability to generalize about course material and displays a marked degree of independence.
C: Satisfactory( 2 quality points per credit hour) The grade C indicates a satisfactory grasp of course 26