Classification 

Students are classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors according to credit hours, as follows:

Classificatoin

Year	Credit Hours
Freshman	0-29
Sophomore	30-59
Junior	60-89
Senior	90 or more

Grading System

The Grading System used in the University is as follows:

Grading System

Grade	Description	Grade Point
A	is the grade of highest distinction given for work of a superior quality	4.0
B	is the grade given for work considered as good or above average.	3.0
C	is the grade given for work of fair or average quality.	2.0
D	is the grade given for work considered poor or below average but passing.	1.0
F	on a final report indicates unconditional failure. No quality or quantity credits are earned with a grade of F.	0.0
NC	indicates No Credit. NC is the grade given for EN 111 and EN 112 for any student that has earned less than a C average.	N/A
I	is used to designate an Incomplete resulting from the failure of the student to complete final coursework because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student ’s control. Incomplete work must be made up in the following semester or term (fall, spring). When the work is completed the appropriate grade is substituted on the permanent record. Students that receive a grade of I at the end of the spring semester will have until the end of the following fall semester to remove it. An I which is not removed within the period prescribed automatically becomes an F. It is the student’s responsibility to follow-up with the appropriate instructor to complete the required work. No quality or quantity credits are earned with a grade of I. Once entered on the permanent records, no grades other than I may be changed except by reason of clerical error.	N/A
IP	indicates work in progress. IP is used to designate coursework which is not scheduled to be completed within a given semester, i.e., Dauphin Island, Study Abroad credit, etc. The grade of IP should not be assigned in lieu of a grade of I. In-progrss work must be completed in the following semester (fall, spring). Students that receive a grade of IP at the end of the spring semester will have until the end of the following fall semester to remove it. An IP which is not removed within the period prescribed automatically becomes an F unless an extension of time has been granted by the appropriate college dean.	N/A
S	indicates satisfactory work and is used only on noncredit courses.	N/A
U	indicates unsatisfactory work and is used only on noncredit courses.	N/A
W	indicates withdrawal from a course between the close of registration for a school term and a specific date set by the University during which time no judgment is made on the quality of a student's work in the course.	N/A
WD	indicates administrative withdrawal.	N/A
WS	indicates withdrawal satisfactory (complete withdrawal only)	N/A
WU	indicates withdrawal unsatisfactory (complete withdrawal only)	N/A

Credits

The Unit of Credit

Unless otherwise noted, all coursework completed at the University of North Alabama is under the semester system. The Unit of Credit is the semester hour and is based upon one hour of class and two hours of preparation per week for one semester. Two hours of laboratory work generally are considered the equivalent of one hour of regular class. The University’s academic year is divided into two semesters-Fall and Spring, and a Summer term.

Quality Points

Quality Points are based on the grade received for each regular course completed. Effective Fall 1989, The University of North Alabama converted from a 3 point grading scale to a 4 point grading scale. On the 4.0 system, each semester hour of credit is equal to four quality points if passed with a grade of A, to three quality points if passed with a grade of B, to two quality points if passed with a grade of C, and to one quality point if passed with a grade of D. No quality points are given for grades of F or for noncredit courses. 

The Grade Point Average

The Grade Point Average is obtained by dividing the total of quality points accumulated by a student by the total of credit hours attempted. For example, if a student has earned 96 quality points for 48 credit hours attempted, the grade point average is 2.0. All undergraduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C) on all work attempted at the university and on all work attempted in the major and minor fields (when required) unless otherwise required by their declared programs.

Honors

President’s List

A President’s List for each college at the University of North Alabama is published at the end of each fall and spring semester. To be considered for the President’s List, a student must be classified as a both full-full time and degree-seeking having no grades of F, I, IP during the applicable semester. Students who meet these requirements with a 4.0 grade point average on all work carried out during the applicable semester will be eligible for the President's List. 

Dean’s List

A Dean’s List for each college at the University of North Alabama is published at the end of each fall and spring semester. To be considered for the Dean’s List, a student must be classified as both full time and degree-seeking having no grades of F, I, IP during that semester. Students who meet these requirements with a 3.50-3.99 grade point average on all work carried out during the applicable semester will be eligible for the Dean's List. 

Degrees with Honors

Degrees with Honors are conferred in accordance with the following index numbers which represent the grade point average for all work—but not less than 44 semester hours (Exception: Validation credit received by students in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs may be used to meet this requirement.) completed in residence at this institution:

Degrees with Honors

Honor Achieved	GPA Range
Cum Laude	3.50-3.69
Magna Cum Laude	3.70-3.89
Summa Cum Laude	3.90-4.00

Turris Fidelis Award

The Turris Fidelis Key – awarded on the basis of outstanding service to the university, as well as superior scholastic achievement – may be awarded to no more than two graduating seniors at the fall and spring commencement ceremonies. The Turris Fidelis Key is the highest honor that can be conferred upon a graduating senior. A joint committee of faculty and students selects recipients. Summer graduates are considered candidates for the award during the subsequent fall commencement ceremony.

Keller Key

The Keller Key award was established as a memorial to the late President James Albert and Mrs. Mariglen Keller. A Keller Key is presented at each commencement to the honor graduate who, on the basis of having earned all credits for the bachelor’s degree at this university, has made the highest grade point average. The recipient of the Keller Key will be identified by the Registrar’s Office in accordance with established guidelines. For this purpose, all academic work ever attempted at UNA will be included in the calculation of the GPA . A student may receive the award only once even though more than one degree may be earned.

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award

The Distinguished Academic Achievement Award is presented to the UNA graduate with the highest grade point average who has completed at least 32 semester hours at UNA and is not eligible for the Keller Key Award. The grade point average is based on all work attempted. This award is presented annually at the Awards Gala.