Admissions and Records
Grades
Semester grades are available in myGateway approximately three weeks after the end of a course. Find your grades, understand the grading scale, and learn how your GPA is calculated.
How to View Your Grades
Semester grades are posted to Student Self-Service approximately three weeks after the end of the course.
- Go to myGateway and log in with your Student ID and password.
- Click Student Tools, located in the Tools section.
- Click View Unofficial Web Transcript.
- Use the drop-down menu to select Fullerton College and Web Transcript (Unofficial).
- Click Submit.
- Scroll down to view your grades for all prior terms.
Need an Official Transcript?
Official transcripts are ordered through Certree and cannot be downloaded from myGateway. Visit the Transcripts page for ordering instructions and processing times.
Grades Are Permanent
Once submitted by the instructor, final grades become a permanent part of your academic record. Grades cannot be changed based on revised judgment, re-examination, or additional work. Computational errors may be corrected by the instructor with administrative review. Grades are not available by phone.
Grade Scale
The grades below carry point value and are used in calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA). The final grade in each course is the sole responsibility of the instructor.
| Grade | Definition | Grade Points per Unit |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent — Honor grade indicating excellence earned as a result of consistently superior examination scores; consistently accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal resourcefully with abstract ideas; superior mastery of pertinent skills; and promise of success in field relating to the subject. | 4 |
| B | Better than Average — Good — Honor grade indicating competence earned as a result of high examination scores; accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal well with abstract ideas; commendable mastery of pertinent skills; and promise of continued success in sequential courses. | 3 |
| C | Average — Satisfactory — Standard college grade indicating successful performance earned as a result of satisfactory examination scores; generally accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal with abstract ideas; average mastery of pertinent skills; and sufficient evidence of ability to warrant entering sequential courses. | 2 |
| D | Less than Satisfactory — Substandard grade indicating the meeting of minimum requirements only earned as a result of low examination scores; generally inaccurate, incomplete or late assignments; inadequate grasp of abstract ideas; barely acceptable mastery of pertinent skills; or insufficient evidence of ability to make advisable the enrollment in sequential courses. | 1 |
| F | Failing — Non-passing grade indicating failure to meet minimum requirements earned as a result of non-passing examination scores; inaccurate, incomplete or late assignments; failure to cope with abstract ideas; inadequate mastery of pertinent skills; or repeated absence from class. "F" grades are figured in total units attempted in computing the grade point average. | 0 |
D Grades and Course Progressions
In many courses — especially English, foreign languages, science, and mathematics — a grade of "D" does not qualify a student to enroll in the next sequential course. Check your course description in the College Catalog or visit the Course Progressions page for details.
GPA Computation
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated on a 0.0–4.0 scale. Only letter grades (A, B, C, D, F) count toward the GPA. Grades such as P, NP, W, EW, MW, IP, I, and RD are not included in GPA calculations.
- Multiply the grade value of each course by the number of units for that course to get the grade points for that course.
- Add all grade points together to get your total grade points.
- Add all units attempted together to get your total units attempted.
- Divide total grade points by total units attempted. The result is your GPA.
| Course | Grade | Grade Value | Units Attempted | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 100 | A | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| ENGL 060 | B | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| GEOG 100 | C | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| PE 215 | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| PHIL 100 | F | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Totals | 16 units | 36 points | ||
Non-Evaluative Grades
These symbols may appear on your transcript but are not used in calculating your GPA. Some carry implications for academic standing, course repetition, or financial aid — see the details below.
W
Assigned when a student formally withdraws from a course after the add/drop period but within the official deadline. Appears on your transcript; not calculated in the GPA. See the Withdrawal Policy.
EW
Granted via petition for documented extenuating circumstances. Does not count toward probation, dismissal, or course repetition limits. Does count in federal financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculations. See the Extenuating Circumstances Petition.
MW
Assigned upon verification of military orders when a student is called to active service. Not counted in progress probation or dismissal calculations.
IP
Assigned when a course extends beyond the normal end of term. Students must re-enroll in the same course the following semester. Failure to do so results in a grade assigned by the instructor in place of the IP symbol.
RD
A temporary notation used when grade reporting is delayed due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Replaced by a permanent grade as soon as possible.
IN–
Assigned when extenuating circumstances prevent a student from completing all course requirements by the end of term. Students have up to one year to complete remaining work, after which a default grade is recorded. See the Incomplete Grades page for full details.
Pass / No Pass (P / NP)
Some courses offer a Pass/No Pass grading option in place of a letter grade. A grade of P (Pass) is equivalent to a "C" or better — units are awarded but the grade is not calculated in the GPA. A grade of NP (No Pass) is equivalent to a "D" or "F" and is also not calculated in the GPA.
For eligibility, enrollment limits, deadlines, and transfer implications, see the Pass / No Pass page.
Grade-Related Policies
The following pages cover grade options, petitions, and policies available to Fullerton College students.
- Pass / No Pass How to elect P/NP grading, unit limits, deadlines, and transfer considerations. Learn more →
- Incomplete Grades What incomplete grades mean, default grade types, and the one-year completion deadline. Learn more →
- Withdrawal Policy Deadlines, procedures, and the transcript and financial impact of withdrawing from a course. Learn more →
- Excused Withdrawal Petition for an EW grade based on documented extenuating circumstances. Learn more →
- Excluding Failing Grades How to exclude a prior D or F from your GPA after repeating the same course. Learn more →
- Academic Renewal Remove past substandard grades from your GPA without repeating the course, under California Title 5. Learn more →
- Course Progressions Minimum grade requirements for advancement in sequential course series. Learn more →
- Credit by Exam Earn college credit for a course by demonstrating existing mastery through a challenge examination. Learn more →
Non-Degree Credit Courses
Non-degree credit courses earn units but are not counted toward the 60 units required for an associate degree. They do apply toward residency, athletic eligibility, work study, financial aid, veterans benefits, associated student body office, and full-time status. The degree or non-degree credit status of every course is noted at the end of its description in the College Catalog.