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Academic Regulations – ARC
Department of Architecture
Academic Regulations
Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Arts Academic Regulations for Grade Distribution, Progression, & Programs Completion
Grades Of a course Are Divided as Follows
- 10% Attendance & Participation.
- 40% Mid-Term Assessment.
- 50% Final Assessment.
Evaluation Can Be in the Form Of
- Written Exams.
- Quizzes.
- Home Assignments.
- In-Class Assignments.
- Oral Exams.
- Presentations.
- Research Work.
- Field Study.
Total Grades of a course starting with class 2014 (Grade Point Average or GPA) are divided as follows
| Grade | Percentage | Weight |
| F | 0-<60 | 0.00 |
| D | 60-<62.5 | 1.00 |
| D+ | 62.5-<65 | 1.30 |
| C- | 65-<67.5 | 1.70 |
| C | 67.5-<70 | 2.00 |
| C+ | 70-<72.5 | 2.30 |
| B- | 72.5-<75 | 2.70 |
| B | 75-<80 | 3.00 |
| B+ | 80-<85 | 3.30 |
| A- | 85-<90 | 3.70 |
| A | 90 and above | 4.00 |
Total Grades of a course for all classes except class 2014 (Grade Point Average or GPA) are divided as follows
| Grade | Percentage | Weight |
| F | 0-<50 | 0.00 |
| D | 50-<52.5 | 1.00 |
| D+ | 52.5-<55 | 1.30 |
| C- | 55-<60 | 1.70 |
| C | 60-<65 | 2.00 |
| C+ | 65-<70 | 2.30 |
| B- | 70-<75 | 2.70 |
| B | 75-<80 | 3.00 |
| B+ | 80-<85 | 3.30 |
| A- | 85-<90 | 3.70 |
| A | 90 and above | 4.00 |
Other grades used but not calculated in the Grade Point Average (GPA) of the student are
| W | Withdrawal from University |
| WS | Satisfactory Withdrawal |
| WU | Unsatisfactory Withdrawal |
| Pass/Fail | For non – credit courses |
| T | Approved Transfer |
| N/T | Unapproved Transfer |
The Academic Years in the Faculty are calculated as follows
| Number of credit hours achieved | Academic Year | Class Standing |
| Less than 33 credit hours | First | FRESHMAN |
| From 33 to less than 67 credit hours | Second | SOPHOMORE |
| From 67 to less than 100 credit hours | Third | JUNIOR |
| From 100 to less than 136 credit hours | Fourth | SENIOR 1 YEAR |
| 136 and above credit hours | Fifth | SENIOR 2 YEAR |
