Repeat Courses and Transfer Credit
A course a student retakes (to improve a grade) only counts toward the cumulative GPA if the new attempt raises it (Article 42).
Courses failed, withdrawn from, or denied at another university are recorded on the academic transcript but are excluded from the cumulative GPA.
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Articles 42 and Chapter 7.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal
A cumulative GPA below 1.00 (on the 4.00 scale) for three consecutive terms results in an academic suspension being recorded, barring further course registration.
- A suspended student may request a 4th chance to register, needing college council approval and university council ratification.
- If the cumulative GPA is still not raised, a 5th chance may be requested, accompanied by a full academic report.
- A 6th chance may then be requested under the same approval process.
- If the cumulative GPA is still below the minimum after the 6th chance, the student is academically dismissed.
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Article 22.
Graduation GPA Requirement
A student graduates after successfully completing the graduation requirements under the approved study system and plan, provided their cumulative GPA is not less than 1.00 (on the 4.00 scale). Graduation only takes effect once the University Council issues its decision.
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Article 41.
Course Equivalency and Transfer
A transferred or visiting-student course is granted equivalency only if its content matches the equivalent Al-Baha University course by at least 75%.
- A newly admitted student may not request equivalency for courses studied before their admission.
- A student may transfer between colleges, departments, or majors at most twice during their studies at the university.
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Chapters 6-7 (Articles 23-28 area).
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Al Baha University (BU) use?
Where does this BU grade scale come from?
What are BU's GPA rules?
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Articles 42 and Chapter 7.
What are BU's academic standing rules?
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Article 22.
What does BU require to graduate?
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Article 41.
How does BU treat transfer credit?
Source: Al-Baha University Executive Rules (1446 AH/2025), Chapters 6-7 (Articles 23-28 area).