Grades
Grading System
- A system of letter grades and cumulative quality points measures the quality of a student’s work. The grading system is included in each course syllabus. The meaning of each grade to its quality point value is as follows:
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Definition |
| A | 4.00 | Distinctive Achievement |
| A- | 3.67 | Distinctive Achievement |
| B+ | 3.33 | Excellent Achievement |
| B | 3.00 | Excellent Achievement |
| B- | 2.67 | Excellent Achievement |
| C+ | 2.33 | Satisfactory Achievement |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory Achievement |
| C- | 1.67 | Satisfactory Achievement |
| D+ | 1.33 | Minimal Achievement |
| D | 1.00 | Minimal Achievement |
| D- | 0.67 | Minimal Achievement |
| F | 0.00 | Insufficient Achievement |
| FA | 0.00 | Insufficient Achievement* |
| I | 0.00 | Incomplete* |
| W | 0.00 | Withdrawal |
| AU | 0.00 | Audited Course |
- The final grade of “FA” is assigned to students who failed to participate in course activities through the end of the term. This grade is used when, in the instructor’s opinion, completed assignments or course activities, or both were insufficient to make a regular evaluation of academic performance possible.
- Incomplete (“I”) is a temporary grade. Students are required to petition for this grade by completing the Verification of Incomplete Grade Form. This form must be approved in advance by the instructor and the Vice President of Academic Affairs or the Director of Academic Operations. It is the sole responsibility of the student to complete the required work no later than 60 calendar days from the last class session or by an earlier date assigned by the instructor.
- Please note that PN and DMS students will have different grading tables based on the program requirements.
GPA
- A student’s term or cumulative GPA is determined by dividing the total quality points earned by the total number of term credits of study attempted at P.I.T. The total quality points earned in each course are equal to the grade point value of the grade earned by the student multiplied by the number of credits assigned to the given course.
Honors – Associate Degree Students
P.I.T. has two (2) types of term honors to recognize the academic achievement of associate degree students:
- Dean’s List (3.5 to 4.0 GPA)
- Academic Honors (3.0 to 3.49 GPA)
At the end of each term, the Registrar prepares a list of students with GPAs between 3.0-4.0 and meeting the below criteria. To be eligible for the Dean’s List or Academic Honors, a student must be:
- A full-time matriculated associate degree student.
- A part-time matriculated associate degree student who has successfully completed 9 or more credits at P.I.T. and is enrolled for 6 to 11 credits.
Grade Reports
Grade reports for each term are available on the student portal within two (2) business days of the end of the final exam period (as listed on the Academic Calendar).
Grade Appeals
Students with questions about incorrect or unjustified grades must contact their instructor first. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution of the issue after a discussion, they may appeal to the appropriate Program Director. If students disagree, the decision by the faculty member and Program Director may be appealed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs or their designee. The decision by the Vice President of Academic Affairs is final. The form is available on my.pit.edu.