Classification of Students
Students are classified as freshmen, sophomores, and post-baccalaureate. For the purpose of determining eligibility to hold certain offices and for other reasons, officially enrolled students are classified as follows:

• Freshman: has met all entrance requirements but has completed fewer than 30 semester hours;
• Sophomore: has completed a minimum of 30 semester hours with 60 grade points;
• Post-baccalaureate: holds a bachelor's degree but is not pursuing a degree program.

Grading System
A Excellent Q Dropped course
B Good U Unsatisfactory
C Satisfactory S Satisfactory
D Poor I Incomplete
F Failing NG No grade
W Withdrew from all classes

The grade of "W" or "Q" is given if the withdrawal or drop is made before the penalty date and/or if the student is passing at the time of withdrawal or drop.

Incomplete
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made with the instructor. Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Admissions and Records Office must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated, if credit is desired.
An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.

Grade Changes
A grade may not be corrected or changed without the written authorization of the instructor giving the grade; or, in the event that an instructor is no longer employed by Lamar State College-Orange, the Vice President for Academic Affairs may authorize a grade change after reviewing grade records. The written instruction for a grade change should be accompanied by a statement explaining the reason for the change and must be signed by the division chair.

Grade Point Average Computation
The grade point average is a measure of the student's overall academic performance and is used in the determination of academic standing, rank in class, eligibility for graduation, etc.
To compute a grade point average, grade points are assigned to a letter as follows: "A," 4 points; "B," 3 points; "C," 2 points; "D," 1 point; and "F," "I," "S," "NG," "Q," "U," and "W," no points.

The number of grade points earned in a course is obtained by multiplying the number of semester hours of credit by the number of points assigned to the letter grade made in the course.

The grade point average is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted in courses for which the grades "A," "B," "C," "D," "F," and "I" are assigned. Thus, for grades "S," "U," "NG," "W," and "Q," neither semester hours nor grade points are used in the computation of the grade point average. Hours attempted reflect all work taken, whether passed, failed, or repeated.

Beginning with the fall 1994 semester, all Lamar campuses modified their procedure for grade point average computation. Each campus began maintaining an independent grade point average which reflects only the coursework attempted on that specific campus. The old procedure of combining all coursework into one comprehensive grade point average will continue to be used for any courses taken prior to fall 1994. For additional information interested parties may contact the Registrar's Offices on the respective campuses.

Final Grade Report
Final grades are available at all times by accessing the Telephone Student Information System and the On-line Student Information System. Instructions on how to access grades via the telephone and the web are available in the Lamar State College-Orange Schedule of Classes.

Grade Appeals and Academic Grievances
A student may appeal a final grade by first contacting the instructor concerning the grounds for appeal within five days. If the dispute is not resolved at this level, the student must follow the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. Other grievances of an academic nature are subject to the same appeals process.

Dean's List
At the end of each semester, the Admissions and Records Office prepares a list of all full-time (those who completed 12 or more semester hours) students who have earned for that semester a grade point average of 3.4 or above. This list is the Dean's List and is announced by the Vice President for Academic Affairs after each fall and spring semester. Developmental courses do not count toward the Dean's List.

President's List
At the end of each semester, the Admissions and Records Office prepares a list of all full-time (those who complete 12 or more semester hours) students who have earned for that semester a grade point average of 4.0. This list is announced by the President after each long semester. Developmental courses do not count toward the President's List.