Additional Grade Codes
Beyond the grade-point scale, Alfaisal University's transcript also uses administrative grade codes that carry no grade-point value and are not counted toward GPA: W (Withdrawn), WP (Withdrawn Penalty), P (Pass), NP (No Pass), AU (Audit), I (Incomplete), CR (Credit Transfer), R (Retake), CC (Continual Course), S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory), and NC (No Credit).
Source: Alfaisal University Undergraduate Catalog, "3.36. Grades Policy" (accessed 2026-08-22).
How GPA Is Calculated
GPA is computed on Alfaisal University's 4-point scale. Grades that carry a printed grade-point value count toward GPA; grades such as W, WP, P, NP, AU, I, CR, R, CC, S/U, and NC may appear on a transcript but are not counted in the GPA calculation.
The grades "D+" and "D" are not applicable at the higher diploma, master's, and PhD levels.
Source: Alfaisal University Undergraduate Catalog, "3.36. Grades Policy" (accessed 2026-08-22).
Graduation Eligibility
A student must not have a grade of "F" or "DN" (Denial) on the transcript at the time of graduation.
Source: Alfaisal University Undergraduate Catalog, "3.36. Grades Policy" (accessed 2026-08-22).
Graduation Classification and Honors
At graduation, a student's cumulative GPA determines a general grade classification:
- Excellent: GPA 3.500–4.000
- Very Good: GPA 2.750–3.499
- Good: GPA 1.750–2.749
- Pass: GPA 1.000–1.749
Graduating students may additionally be awarded honors based on cumulative GPA, provided they have no "F" or "DN" grade on the transcript:
- First Honor: GPA 3.750–4.000
- Second Honor: GPA 3.250–3.749
Source: Alfaisal University Undergraduate Catalog, "3.36. Grades Policy" (accessed 2026-08-22).
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Alfaisal University (AFU) use?
Where does this AFU grade scale come from?
Does Alfaisal University use minus (A-, B-, C-) grades?
No. Under Alfaisal University's current grading system, only "plus" letter grades are used (A+, B+, C+, D+) alongside the base letters — there is no A-, B-, C-, or D- grade.
Source: Alfaisal University Undergraduate Catalog, "3.36. Grades Policy" (accessed 2026-08-22).
