Midterm grades

1. What are midterm grades?

Midterm grades reflect your academic progress at about eight weeks into the semester. Although midterm grades are not part of your permanent record and will not be reflected in your semester grade point average (GPA), they are important indicators of how you are doing academically. Ask yourself, does your perception of how you are doing in your courses match your instructors indicators?

Midterm grades are meant to encourage you to get in touch with your instructors and to request academic assistance if it is needed. Take note of your individual grades, as well as your overall GPA.

All students with 0-59 credits will receive midterm grades during the fall semester. Only freshmen (0-28 credits) get midterm grades during the spring semester.

Your midterm grades will be available on Edgewood Express at http://www.edgewood.express.edu. If you've lost your Personal Access Number, bring your student ID to the Registrar's Office (DeRicci 212) for a new one.

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If you receive an NR (not reported), the instructor did not submit a midterm grade. It is important to contact your instructor to discuss your progress in the course.

Set-up an appointment with your instructor(s) to discuss your progress and strategies to improve your performance. If you are unsure about how to approach an instructor, talk with your academic advisor first for suggestions.

If you need tutoring assistance, help improving your study skills and/or tips about test preparation, contact Learning Support Services at 663-2281

Also, ask yourself if you might need some counseling assistance for personal issues that are making it difficult to concentrate on your studies. If so, schedule a free counseling appointment by calling 663-2281.

Setup an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your options. There may be academic progress, financial aid, on-campus housing or athletic eligibility consequences for dropping a class.

Be sure to check out Edgewood's Calendar and Deadlines for the last day to withdraw from a class without receiving a grade of "F".

Numerical grade equivalents:

A        4.00
AB      3.50
B        3.00
BC      2.50
C        2.00
CD      1.50
D        1.00
F        0.00

Class                     Credits X   Grade               = Quality Points
English 101            3      X   (B)   3    =                 9
History 132           4      X   (C)   2    =                 8
Math 101              3      X   (AB) 3.5   =              10.5
Phil 101                 3      X   (B)   3    =                9
Forum                   1      X   (A)   4    =                4

Total Credits 14 Sum of Quality Points 40.5

To calculate your G.P.A.

Step 1          Write down your classes and the number of credits for each class
Step 2          For each class, list the grade and its’ numerical equivalent
Step 3          For each class, multiply the credits X the grade’s number equivalent
Step 4          Add up the total number of credits you are taking
Step 5          Add up the sum of your quality points
Step 6          Divide the sum of credits by total number of credits

In this illustration the G.P.A. is 2.89.