Grading and Attendance

Attendance

It is the responsibility of students to attend classes regularly. When students have been absent due to illness, they should report to their instructor to explain the absence as soon as possible. Your instructor reserves the right to administratively withdraw students who do not regularly attend.
However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a class if they are no longer attending.

Withdrawals

A “W” or an “EW” on your transcript does not compute into your GPA, but excessive withdrawals will result in progress probation. Please refer to WebAdvisor at www.norcocollege.edu Links to an external site. for withdrawal deadlines.

Incomplete

Students are not to re-enroll for a course in which a grade of “I” has been recorded. Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency, and
justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in an “I” symbol being entered on the student’s record. The condition for removal of the “I” shall
be stated by the instructor. Students receiving an incomplete (I) may print out the incomplete contract at www.norcocollege.edu Links to an external site.. Students have one year to complete an incomplete or the grade will become an “F” or whatever grade the instructor puts on the incomplete contract form.

Good Standing

Students are considered to be in good standing when they achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and earn grades of “A,” “B,” or “C” in 50% or more in all coursework attempted.

Scholastic Honors at Commencement

Honors at commencement will be awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Their names are listed in the program as receiving an associate degree with distinction (3.30 GPA) or with great distinction (3.70 GPA). A silver tassel will be worn by students graduating with honors. Coursework taken during the final spring semester will not be used to calculate honors. Grade point averages are not rounded up. The cumulative
GPA includes coursework taken within Riverside Community College District colleges and at all other accredited institutions.

Early Alert

Each fall and spring semesters, faculty have the opportunity to participate in Early Alert. Early Alert allows instructors teaching an eight-week or greater course to identify students who are showing signs of academic difficulty. Studies show that early interventions help to promote student success. By completing the Early Alert roster, faculty make recommendations for students to visit with their instructor, counselor, and/or tutor. Students are notified through their student email account.Students are encouraged to participate in the recommended services over the next two weeks.

If you receive an Early Alert notification, please do not ignore it. Take advantage of the opportunity to talk with your instructor and access our campus resources.