2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As a Christian institution of higher education, John Brown University seeks to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Violations of these standards will result in substantial penalties. The University is responsible to clearly articulate the Academic Integrity Policy to students and faculty by publishing it in the Student Handbook and the Faculty Handbook and by informing all first-year students of this policy. Faculty are to reference the policy in their course syllabi. However, the primary responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with this policy rests with the student.
Grading System
Indication of each student's progress is reported regularly by instructors. The grading scale used as a basis for letter grades is established by the instructor of each course.
Grade Points per Semester Hour (effective Fall 1999)
A Superior Accomplishment 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B Commendable Accomplishment 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C Satisfactory Accomplishment 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D Minimal Accomplishment 1.0
F Failure 0.0
The following are not included in grade point average:
I-Incomplete Work
S-Satisfactory
NC-No credit earned
U-Unsatisfactory
WP-Withdrew, passing
WF-Withdrew, failing
W-Withdrew
An incomplete ('I') grade must be made up within thirty days after the official grade reporting date. After the thirty days, the incomplete grade will be changed to a grade of 'F'. In extenuating circumstances, the instructor may request an extension date from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. An 'F' grade that results due to a grade of incomplete 'I' may be changed upon approval of the instructor and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
When an 'F' grade has been received (other than an incomplete 'I' grade changed to 'F'), credit cannot be secured for work without repetition of the entire course.
Internship Grading
Internships and practicums may be evaluated using standard letter grades. However, because of the subjective nature of the experiences, grades of 'S' or 'U' normally are assigned. Credit hours accrue in either case.
Grade Renewal
A student may repeat any course on his or her academic record with prior approval of the department and the registrar, with the understanding that all courses and grades will remain on the permanent record. However, only one taking of the course may contribute hours to the total for graduation, and only the last grade received will be included in the calculation of the student's grade point average. If the student receives permission and renews a grade by means of transferring an equivalent course from another institution, the completed course is posted with a grade of 'CR', and any prior attempts are excluded from graduation hours and the grade point average.