Grading Policy
Lakewood University faculty are required to post a student’s grades within seven (7) days of assignment submission, and within seven days of the course completion date. Afterwards, students will be able to log-on to the student portal and view their student gradebook. The gradebook report indicates the date of assignment submission, date of exam completion, date of assignment feedback and feedback comments, courses taken, credits received, and the grades assigned. No grades will be given to a student over the phone. If a student has a past due balance on their account, Lakewood University will not release the student’s grades until the account is satisfied.
Minimum Cumulative GPAs
In order to successfully graduate from Lakewood University, a student must meet the following minimum GPA requirements:
- Vocational Clock Hour Programs = 2.00
- Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs = 2.00
- Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs = 3.00
Grading Scale and Equivalents
Lakewood University has established the following grading scale. This grade scale is used both for individual assignments as well as the final course grade.
Grade | Equivalent | Quality Points | Grade Scale |
A | Excellent | 4.0 | 90-100 |
B | Good | 3.0 | 80-89 |
C | Satisfactory | 2.0 | 70-79 |
D | Poor | 1.0 | 60-69 |
F | Failure | .00 | 00-59 |
Grading Criteria
A = Excellent
The student has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the content and skills presented in the course and consistently initiates thoughtful questions and can see many sides of an issue. The student is an excellent writer. He or she also integrates ideas throughout the course and as appropriate from previously completed courses in a program. The student writes logically and clearly.
B = Good
The student writes logically and clearly. The student maintains consistent performance and understanding of course content with minimal errors.
C = Satisfactory
The C student demonstrates a mediocre comprehension of the skills and subject matter included in the course and accomplishes only the minimum requirements, while displaying little or no initiative.
D = Below average
The student’s performance is barely acceptable. A number of assignments are missing and there is not even a minimal understanding of course content.
F = Failing
Quality and quantity of work is unacceptable.
In core degree courses, if a student receives a grade lower than a “C” they will need to retake the course.
In general education degree courses, students who receive a grade of “F” will need to retake the course.
