Cuesta College courses shall be graded using the grading symbols established by Title V based on a 4.0 grade point scale. Plus/minus grading was implemented in Fall 2008.
Grades are available for viewing in myCuesta, approximately four weeks after the last day of the term. Grades are not sent to students and may be viewed in myCuesta under the "View Grades" or "View Unofficial Transcripts" link on the Student tab and Steps to Success channel.
Grades, which carry a point value, are used in determining the grade point average (GPA) as follows:
In calculating students’ degree-applicable grade point averages, grades earned in nondegree applicable credit courses shall not be included. Grades earned in degree applicable credit courses from both native (Cuesta) and non-native regionally accredited institutions shall be included as they were awarded at that institution, including the grade of C- (1.7), and converted to semester unit values as needed. Students may earn a C- (1.7) grade point average.
The following grades/symbols are not part of the GPA calculation:
Military Withdrawal
ExcusedWithdrawal
An “EW” is acceptable when a student withdraws from a course(s) due to reasons beyond their control, and includes verifiable documentation which may include but are not limited to, the following:
These withdrawals shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations. Nor shall it be counted towards the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt. A student may request an EW for only one course or all courses in a term depending on the reason for the request.