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Using DACC's Grading Scheme

Dona Ana Community College (DACC) Grading System

Verified against DACC’s official grading policy catalogs.nmsu.edu — the grade table below is the one the institution publishes. Verified Sep 2026. How we verify

DACC Grading Scale

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Grade GPA Value
A 4.00
A+ 4.00
A- 3.70
B+ 3.30
B 3.00
B- 2.70
C+ 2.30
C 2.00
C- 2.00
D 1.00
D+ 1.00
D- 1.00
F 0.00

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Dona Ana Community College grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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How the GPA is calculated

Grade point average (GPA) calculations are based solely on courses taken at NMSU or under an approved National Student Exchange.

Undergraduate students may repeat a course for a change in grade only when the original grade earned was a D or F. Once a grade of C- or better is earned, that grade replaces the original in the GPA calculation and the course can no longer be repeated for change-of-grade purposes. The transcript continues to show every attempt, but only the higher grade counts toward the GPA. If a student repeats a D and receives an F, the second grade does not replace the original.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Grade Point Average" and "Repeating Courses for a Change in Grade" sections — verified Aug 2026

Academic Standing

Undergraduate academic standing progresses through four stages as cumulative and semester GPA stay below 2.0: Academic Warning, Academic Probation I, Academic Probation II, and Academic Suspension.

  • Academic Warning is issued only once, the first time a student's cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 while in good standing.
  • Academic Probation I follows if the cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 after a semester on Academic Warning.
  • Academic Probation II follows if the cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 after a semester on Academic Probation I.
  • Academic Suspension follows if the cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 after a semester on Academic Probation II. Students under suspension may not take NMSU courses and must sit out a minimum of one semester before applying for re-admission.

At each stage, a student returns to good standing once the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0 or higher.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Undergraduate Academic Standing" section — verified Aug 2026

Minimum GPA for Graduation

Undergraduate degrees require a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for degree completion. Although D+, D, or D- can be considered passing, some departments set higher grade requirements for courses within their program.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Minimum Grade Requirement for Undergraduate Students" section — verified Aug 2026

Transfer Credit and GPA

Credit hours earned through transfer work are listed on the NMSU transcript as the equivalent course, but the grades themselves are not transferred and are not used to calculate the NMSU grade point average.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, University Student Records / transcript section — verified Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does Dona Ana Community College (DACC) use?
DACC uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 13 grade levels: A = 4.00, A+ = 4.00, A- = 3.70, B+ = 3.30, B = 3.00, B- = 2.70, C+ = 2.30, C = 2.00, C- = 2.00, D = 1.00, D+ = 1.00, D- = 1.00, F = 0.00.
Where does this DACC grade scale come from?
From DACC's official grading policy, published at catalogs.nmsu.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are DACC's GPA rules?
Grade point average (GPA) calculations are based solely on courses taken at NMSU or under an approved National Student Exchange.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Grade Point Average" and "Repeating Courses for a Change in Grade" sections — verified Aug 2026

What are DACC's academic standing rules?
Undergraduate academic standing progresses through four stages as cumulative and semester GPA stay below 2.0: Academic Warning, Academic Probation I, Academic Probation II, and Academic Suspension.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Undergraduate Academic Standing" section — verified Aug 2026

What does DACC require to graduate?
Undergraduate degrees require a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for degree completion. Although D+, D, or D- can be considered passing, some departments set higher grade requirements for courses within their program.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, "Minimum Grade Requirement for Undergraduate Students" section — verified Aug 2026

How does DACC treat transfer credit?
Credit hours earned through transfer work are listed on the NMSU transcript as the equivalent course, but the grades themselves are not transferred and are not used to calculate the NMSU grade point average.

Source: NMSU System Academic Regulations, University Student Records / transcript section — verified Aug 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at DACC?
Your cumulative GPA is the credit-weighted average of your semester GPAs across every semester: (semester GPA₁ × credits₁ + … + semester GPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + … + creditsₙ). Save each semester to the tracker on this page, by course or as a quick semester GPA + credits entry, and it works out your cumulative GPA on every save, edit and delete.
Is this DACC GPA calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. GPAWise is free, with no signup, and your courses and saved semesters stay in your browser: nothing is sent to our servers. "Clear all tracker data" on the tracker wipes them at any time.

GPAWise is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dona Ana Community College. University names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Grading data is reproduced for reference — always verify with your institution.

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