Non-Letter Grade Notations
Alongside the standard A-F letter grades, JJC's catalog lists several notations that do not carry a counted quality-point value:
- I (Incomplete) — not calculated into the GPA until a final grade is assigned; for financial aid recipients it is temporarily treated as an F until then.
- PR (Credit by Proficiency) and P (Pass) — awarded without a counted quality-point value; no credit course may be taken on a pass/fail basis.
- W (Withdrawal) and L (Audit) — administrative statuses rather than graded outcomes; no grade is assigned for an audited (L) course.
Source: 2026-2027 Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures — verified Aug 2026
How GPA Is Calculated
Semester GPA is computed by multiplying the credit hours of each course by the quality points of the grade earned, summing the results, and dividing by the total credits attempted.
When a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades is used to compute the GPA; both grades remain on the permanent record, though some transfer institutions average both grades instead.
Source: 2026-2027 Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures — verified Aug 2026
Academic Standards of Progress
Students falling below good academic standing are placed into progressive categories: Academic Caution, Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Academic Dismissal. Minimum GPA required for good standing depends on credit hours earned:
| Credit Hours Earned | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|
| 0-12 | 1.75 cumulative or 2.0 semester |
| 13-32 | 1.85 cumulative or 2.0 semester |
| 33-48 | 1.95 cumulative or 2.0 semester |
| 49 and above | 2.0 cumulative or semester |
Students suspended or dismissed for GPA reasons may appeal to the Academic Standards of Progress Appeal Committee.
Source: 2026-2027 Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures — verified Aug 2026
GPA Requirements for Graduation
An associate degree requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (2.75 for the SS220 Human Services Generalist AAS degree). A certificate of achievement, completion, or occupational certificate requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.
Students whose GPA falls below the minimum required for a degree may apply for a Scholastic Review, which allows courses not required for the degree or certificate to be excluded from the GPA calculation for graduation purposes (the courses remain on the transcript and in the overall JJC GPA).
Source: 2026-2027 Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures — verified Aug 2026
Honor Rolls and Phi Theta Kappa
Students completing six or more credit hours in a semester are recognized on three honor rolls based on semester GPA:
- Roll of Excellence — GPA 3.75-4.0
- Roll of Honor — GPA 3.50-3.74
- Roll of Merit — GPA 3.0-3.49
Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 and 12 completed hours of 100-level or higher coursework applicable to an associate degree.
Source: 2026-2027 Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures — verified Aug 2026
