Grades "A," through "F" have associated grade points as indicated above. To determine the total number of points earned in a class, the points (as indicated in the table above) are multiplied by the semester hours of credit for the class. For example, a grade of "A" earned in a 3 credit hour class would produce 12 grade points (4 points x 3 credits).

Both the semester and cumulative grade point averages are determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of semester hours of credit attempted. In this calculation, grades of "G," "X," "I" , 'W," "P," and "N" are excluded.
The student's grade report and academic record reflect the following semester and cumulative totals:

• credit hours attempted
• credit hours earned
• credit hours used in calculating the grade point average
• grade point average

In the Study Skills, Writing Skills, and Math Centers ONLY (STSK 98, 99; ENGL 97; MATH 97), a grade of "G" may be awarded. The grade of "G " is not computed in semester or cumulative grade point averages. The grade means the student has made progress in skills development, but are advised to take another semester of work in developmental courses to be prepared for the next level class or general associate degree course work.

A "G" in STSK 98 = take STSK 99
A "G" in ENGL 97 = take ENGL 99
A "G" in MATH 97 or 98 = take MATH 99 or 100
A "P" in MATH 97 or 98 = take MATH 101

You may audit a class for enjoyment, personal exploration, gaining insight into a new subject, or for other reasons. Auditing students are expected to participate in the class by attending and completing all assignments. those who do not wish to complete daily assignments may be required to develop an "audit contract" with the course instructor. Audited courses receive no academic credit and therfore do not apply towards graduation requirements, finacial aid eligibility, or athletic team eligibility.

A change from audit to credit status must be made before seven-eighths (7/8) of the duration of the course has elapsed. Course requirements must have been completed prior to the request for this change and must have the consent of the instructor.

A grade of "I" will be awarded only when the instructor has determined that illness, unavoidable absence, or extenuating circumstances have prevented the student from completing all course requirements.

Remaining course requirements must be completed within one calendar year, if the student desires a change of this grade. If the course requirements are not completed, the "I" grade will remain on the student's academic record.

It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor for completion of the remaining course requirements.

The academic record of a student who drops a class after registering, but prior to the refund deadline, will not be affected. After the refund period, but prior to seven-eighths (7/8) of the duration of a class, a grade of "W" (withdrawal) will be entered on the student's academic record for each class withdrawal.

During the final one-eighth (1/8) of the duration of a class, a grade of "F " (failure) will be entered on the student's academic record for each class withdrawal.

If a student discontinues class attendance and does not formally submit a Course Withdrawal form or letter of withdrawal to the Customer Service Center, the instructor will assign a final grade based upon progress toward completion of the course objectives.

The grade of "P" or "N" is an option in the following courses: English 120, 151, 152, and 153; Human Services 185 and 186; all physical education-activity; and Political Science 200, 201, and 202; and Study Skills 98. If you select the "P" or "N" option, you must notify the instructor before the midpoint of the course.

The following courses shall be graded on a "P" or "N" basis: Criminal Justice 110, 207, 212, 213, and 299; Mathematics 97 and 98; Music 170; Physical Therapist Assistant 221, 224, 225, and 226; Study Skills 99; course work in Industrial Trades; and selected courses in Emergency Medical Technician and lifelong learning.

Students are advised that an "N" grade on their academic record may jeopardize their ability to transfer, since many colleges and universities consider this grade a failure.

Any questions concerning the receipt of a grade should be directed to the instructor. If a satisfactory solution to a questioned grade is not received, you are encouraged to discuss your concern with the chair of the department or the manager of the program which offers the course and/or the dean of the division which sponsors the course. Individuals are urged to attempt to resolve their concerns at this level.

If a satisfactory solution related to the questioned grade cannot be reached, you may submit a written appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee, c/o Registrar, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397.

To ensure fullest consideration of a grade appeal, the written appeal must be submitted within three years of the date when the grade was assigned.
Refund Appeal Form

The Academic Fresh Start policy is designed to allow a student who has not performed well academically to have credits and grades excluded from the transcript calculations. The policy contains the following points:

1. The student determines the semester to begin their Academic Fresh Start. A period of two years or more must have passed since the Academic Fresh Start point.
2. All grades, favorable or unfavorable, received prior to the Academic Fresh Start point decided upon by the student, will be excluded from computation of grade requirements for transcript purposes.
3. While the affected grades and credits are excluded from transcript calculations, they remain as part of the official transcript.


4. The Academic Fresh Start policy is a Kellogg Community College policy and does not affect the considerations of transfer institutions.


5. This is a one-time request that cannot be reversed.


6. Courses for which grades have been excluded under this policy are not counted toward meeting graduation requirements for a KCC degree or certificate.


7. Semesters containing courses which have been applied to an awarded degree or certificate may not be excluded as part of this policy.

Application forms for Academic Fresh Start are available by clicking here or from the Registrar's office; Grahl, Fehsenfeld, and Eastern Academic Centers; and the RMTC office.