Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading Eligibility
S, PR, and U grades may only be assigned in courses that have received prior approval through the curriculum review process to use Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Source: Board Policy 6Hx2-4.19, p.2 — verified Aug 2026
GPA Calculation, Repeats, and Attempt Limits
GPA is calculated by dividing grade points earned by credits attempted. GPA for graduation and honors purposes is calculated on all college-level coursework attempted at every college the student has attended, not just Broward College.
A course may be repeated to improve a grade only if the original grade was a D or F, up to two repeat attempts per course. Repeating a course removes the prior grade from the GPA calculation only — the original grade remains on the transcript, and only the most recent attempt's grade counts toward the degree GPA. Under the State's Articulation Agreement, courses may not be repeated to change GPA after an associate degree has already been awarded.
Each course is limited to three total attempts (original grade, repeats, withdrawals, and audits declared after the drop/add period); a fourth attempt requires a successful petition to the Academic Standards Committee for major extenuating circumstances.
Source: Board Policy 6Hx2-4.19, pp.2,4-5 — verified Aug 2026
D Grades and Graduation Requirements
A "D" grade may not fulfill graduation requirements for certain programs.
Source: Board Policy 6Hx2-4.19, p.2 footnote — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Broward College use?
Where does this Broward College grade scale come from?
What are Broward College's GPA rules?
Source: Board Policy 6Hx2-4.19, pp.2,4-5 — verified Aug 2026
What does Broward College require to graduate?
Source: Board Policy 6Hx2-4.19, p.2 footnote — verified Aug 2026