How grading works at FRCC
FRCC grades on a 4.0 scale with quality points assigned per letter grade: A (4), B (3), C (2), D (1), and F (0). FRCC does not use plus/minus grading — there is no A+, A-, B+, or any other modified letter grade in its Grade Definitions.
Beyond the five graded letters, FRCC's catalog defines a range of non-GPA notations: I (Incomplete), P and S (Pass/Satisfactory, “C” or better), W/WX/WD (withdrawal variants), AU (Audit), CR (Credit), IP (In Progress), NC (Non-Credit), and developmental-course-only notations P/A, P/B, P/C, F/D, F/F, and I/F. None of these carry a grade-point value and none factor into the GPA.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grade Definitions; Grade Point Average) — verified Aug 2026
How your GPA is calculated at FRCC
Your GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, totaling both the credits and the grade points separately, then dividing total grade points by total credits.
Developmental-level courses are not calculated in the GPA shown on the FRCC transcript.
All college-level courses may be repeated with no limit on which grades are eligible for repeat. When a course is repeated, the highest grade earned is used in the GPA calculation. If the same grade is earned two or more times for a repeated course, the most recent instance of that grade is the one included in the term and cumulative GPA.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grade Point Average; Repeated Courses & Limits) — verified Aug 2026
Grade requirements for FRCC degrees and certificates
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses applied toward an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, or Associate of Applied Science degree, and for all courses applied toward any certificate. Some programs may set more restrictive grade or GPA requirements, or limit how many “P” (Pass) credit hours may count toward the credential.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grades Required for Certificates & Degrees) — verified Aug 2026
Term and graduation honors at FRCC
FRCC recognizes three levels of Term Academic Honors for students completing at least 6 college-level credits in a term:
| Honor | Required term GPA |
|---|---|
| Dean's List | 3.50 – 3.749 |
| Vice President's List | 3.75 – 3.999 |
| President's List | 4.00 |
Graduation Honors recognize outstanding academic achievement for students completing an associate degree with a 3.5 or better cumulative GPA, counting only completed college-level courses taken at FRCC (P grades and Developmental Education grades are excluded):
| Honor | Required cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.50 – 3.749 |
| magna cum laude | 3.75 – 3.99 |
| summa cum laude | 4.00 |
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Honors) — verified Aug 2026
Transfer credit and your FRCC GPA
Credits transferred to FRCC from other institutions are not calculated in the GPA shown on the FRCC transcript.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grade Point Average) — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Front Range Community College (FRCC) use?
Where does this FRCC grade scale come from?
Does Front Range Community College use plus/minus grading (A+, A-, B+, etc.)?
No. FRCC's Grade Definitions list only whole-letter grades — A (4), B (3), C (2), D (1), F (0) — with no plus or minus modifiers.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grade Definitions; Grade Point Average) — verified Aug 2026
Do transferred or developmental-course credits count toward my GPA at FRCC?
No. Credits transferred to FRCC from other institutions and developmental-level courses are not calculated in the GPA shown on the FRCC transcript.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Grade Point Average) — verified Aug 2026
What happens to my GPA if I repeat a course at FRCC?
The highest grade earned is used in the GPA calculation. There is no limit on how many times a course grade may be repeated, and if the same grade is earned more than once, the most recent instance is the one counted in the term and cumulative GPA.
Source: FRCC 2026-2027 Catalog, Grades, Honors & Transcript Requests (Repeated Courses & Limits) — verified Aug 2026
