Semester Grade Point Average (GPA)
The Grade Point Average is computed on a scale of 5.0. Semester GPAs are determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned in courses by the total number of credits attempted in that semester. Points are computed by multiplying number of credits by the grade points awarded for each course. Quality points are computed from grades as follows
• A, 4.5 – 5 points
• B, 3.75-4.49 points
• C, 2.75 – 3.74 points
• D, 2.0 – 2.74 points
• F, no points.
General Grade Point Average
The general grade point average represents the student’s scholastic achievement upon graduation. The following grading system is applied
- A – Excellent – equals a grade of 4.50 GPA- B – Very Good – equals a grade of 3.75 to less than 4.49 GPA- C- Average – equals a grade of 2.75 to less than 3.75 GPA- D- Poor – equals a grade of 2.00 to less than 2.74 GPA.
Student Schedule of Classes
The schedule of classes refers to the number of lectures registered by each student for the semester in which he or she is enrolled It includes information concerning the titles,
• Numbers and codes of courses,
• The number of units each course,
• Time and place of lectures,
• Section numbers. Students may download their schedules from ODUS. General Schedules of Classes listing all courses offered by the various departments are also published each semester.
Time Frame
There are 8-10 academic levels depending on the department and students register 12 to 18 credit hours in each level.
Transferring from one level to another
An academic level is equal to one academic semester. Students must successfully complete all courses they are registered to transfer to the following level. Students who fail in anyone subject are removed from the level system.
Academic Load
If a student is removed from the level system, his or her minimum load is 12 credit hours and the maximum is 18 credit hours depending on GPA.
Attendance
Regular attendance is compulsory. Students are denied a course and banned from attending the final exam, if they are absent for more than 25% of its total number of lectures and classes.
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