Grading Symbols
College of Marin grades courses under Title 5 using letter grades with plus/minus distinctions, except that a "C-" grade is not awarded.
Some symbols are not counted in the GPA: "P" (Passing) and "NP" (No Pass) for pass/no-pass coursework, and "SP" (Satisfactory Progress) for non-credit courses. Non-evaluative record symbols "I" (Incomplete), "IP" (In Progress), "RD" (Report Delayed), "W" (Withdrawal), "MW" (Military Withdrawal), and "EW" (Excused Withdrawal) are also excluded from GPA calculation.
Source: AP 4230 Grading and Academic Record Symbols (rev. Oct 21, 2025) — verified Aug 2026
Probation and Dismissal
Probation (Notice) is a warning that a student's grades do not meet acceptable standards. Dismissal (Pause) means a student may not continue at the College unless they petition and the petition is approved.
Source: AP 4230 Grading and Academic Record Symbols (rev. Oct 21, 2025) — verified Aug 2026
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Source: AP 4230 Grading and Academic Record Symbols (rev. Oct 21, 2025) — verified Aug 2026