Official grades and their quality points equivalency at FNU are as shown on the table below. The final grade of a course shall be based on various criteria; however, the individual instructor establishes the weight of each assignment for determining the final grade and this information is given in the course syllabus of which every student shall receive a copy.
Failure (F)
An “F” is a grade; it counts for the GPA. It alters the completion date of the program; it also increases the student’s financial burden. An “F” may not be erased, but the course can be repeated to improve the GPA. The latest grade for the course prevails. A student may continue to receive federal financial aid for any course failed as long as the student is otherwise eligible.
In the Associate of Science in Nursing Program and the Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, the lowest acceptable grade is an 80% (B). Anything below an 80% is considered failure.
Incomplete (I)
Incomplete (I) Grade Policy
A grade of Incomplete (“I”) may be assigned when a student, due to documented extenuating circumstances—such as illness or family emergency—is unable to complete the final requirements of a course but has satisfactorily completed at least 75% of the coursework and maintained passing performance. The student must formally request the incomplete from the instructor by the last day of the term or semester. If approved, both parties must complete a written agreement specifying the outstanding work and a deadline for completion, which may not exceed the end of the following term or semester (whichever is applicable). Failure to meet the deadline will result in the incomplete automatically converting to the grade earned. The incomplete grade is not to be used to allow students to complete extra work subsequently to raise the grade earned during the regular term or semester, but only to complete the defined unfinished work of the course. All agreements must be documented and submitted to the registrar’s office by the prescribed deadline. Incomplete grades are not to be used in place of failing grades, nor are they transferable or factored into GPA calculation.
Withdrawals (WP, WF, WU, WML)
Students desiring to withdraw formally from a class may do so within the add-drop period without penalty. A reduction in course load may keep the student from meeting minimum standards for satisfactory progress. Course withdrawals may also jeopardize the student’s financial aid eligibility, VA benefits, and program completion date.
The ADD/DROP period is the first week of the semester (TERM A) ending Thursday of that week.
During this time, you can add, change, or cancel classes, by following the procedure established. Classes withdrawn within this period will receive be unregistered from the student load.
Requests to change, add or cancel classes must be made in writing by means of the Cancel/Add form or the Class Change form found on the FNU website or at the Registrar’s Office. Any changes to your schedule must be approved by your Department/Division Head and a Cancel/Add form or Class Change form must be completed, signed, and turned into the Registrar’s Office. Distance Learning students must submit the completed form(s) to the Registrar’s Office via either e-mail to registrars@fnu.edu or fax at (305) 362-0595, Attention to: Registrar’s Office. Additional questions about the Distance Learning Department can be emailed to distancelearning@fnu.edu.
No schedule changes will be accepted for the semester during Term B unless it is an emergency, and you will be charged for the change. For changes approved after the ADD/DROP period, the student will be charged $50.00 per change. If a student wants to change a class during Term B, it can only be done by substituting the class with another course carrying the same credit load and by paying the $50.00 fee. Please note that all changes carry a $50.00 fee even if it just a change of session.
Students starting in the University in Term B of the semester will be able to ADD/CHANGE classes during the first week of this term (until Thursday of that week).
Late Withdrawal: Any withdrawal after the Add-drop period incurs full financial obligation. The student will receive a “WP” if the withdrawal is made between the second week of classes up to the mid-term. “WP” does not affect GPA. “WF” is assigned after the midterm when the student does not complete the course requirements. “WF affects GPA. “WU” is assigned after the midterm, when the student does not complete the course requirements for remedial courses. “WU" does not affect GPA.
Withdrawal from the University
To officially withdraw from the University, the students must fill out a Withdrawal Form. This form is available at the Registrar’s Office or can be downloaded from the FNU website. It must be completely filled out and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Distance Learning students must submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office via either e-mail to registrars@fnu.edu or fax at (305) 362 0595, Attention to: Registrar’s Office. Additional questions about the Distance Learning Department can be emailed to distancelearning@fnu.edu.
The student should meet with the Advising Office and his/her career advisor (Department or Division Head) before processing a withdrawal.
No withdrawal is official until the student receives an acknowledgement from the Registrar’s Office. Any withdrawal after the ADD/DROP period is subject to financial implications.