Grade Symbols Not Used in GPA
In addition to the standard A-F scale, STLCC transcripts use several symbols that carry no grade-point value and are not computed in GPA:
- I (Incomplete) — work not finished for reasons beyond the student's control; converts to a permanent F if not completed within one year.
- PR (Progress, Re-Enroll) — no credit earned and no grade-point value; available only in courses below 100-level, PRD courses, and certain skills courses.
- R (Credit for Prior Learning) — credit earned by examination; does not count toward the residency requirement for graduation.
- T (Audit) — enrollment with no intent to earn credit; does not affect GPA.
- S (Satisfactory) — credit awarded toward graduation but not used in GPA calculations.
- U (Unsatisfactory) — no credit and no grade points awarded.
- W (Withdrawal) — issued for withdrawals completed by the end of the 12th week; does not affect GPA.
- NG (No Grade) — temporary designator used when an instructor has not yet assigned a grade.
Source: STLCC catalog, Fall 2026 Edition, Enrollment and Attendance Policies: Grades Not Computed in GPA — verified Sep 2026
How GPA Is Calculated
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) is determined by multiplying the number of grade points for each grade (A, B, C, D) in a course by the number of semester hours for that course, then dividing the total by the number of semester hours attempted. Transfer coursework is not included in the overall GPA.
Repeating courses: when a student repeats a course, the highest grade earned is used in calculating cumulative credit hours and GPA; all enrollments and grades remain on the transcript.
Academic forgiveness: students returning after an absence of five calendar years may apply, once in their academic career, to have all coursework with grades below C excluded from the GPA calculation. Courses removed this way cannot be used to meet degree requirements, but remain on the transcript.
Source: STLCC catalog, Fall 2026 Edition, Enrollment and Attendance Policies: How GPA Is Calculated / Academic Forgiveness / Repeating Courses — verified Sep 2026
Grade Requirements Affecting Degree Completion
A grade of D may not satisfy requirements in some degree or certificate programs.
Credit awarded under the R (Credit for Prior Learning) grade does not count toward the residency requirement for graduation.
Source: STLCC catalog, Fall 2026 Edition, Enrollment and Attendance Policies — verified Sep 2026
Transfer Grade Codes
Transfer grades indicate courses a student completed at another school that STLCC has approved for credit. These grades are not computed in the overall GPA, though the credits can apply toward a student's declared degree if the courses meet STLCC program requirements.
- TR — transferable credit earned at another institution with a grade of C or better, prior to Spring 2024.
- TD — transferable credit earned at another institution with a grade of D, prior to Spring 2024.
- TR-A / TR-B / TR-C / TR-D — transferable credit earned at another institution with the corresponding letter grade, effective Summer 2024 onward.
- TR-P — transferable credit graded P (Pass) at the originating institution for COVID-related grade-mode reasons.
Source: STLCC catalog, Fall 2026 Edition, Enrollment and Attendance Policies: Grades: Transfer Credit — verified Sep 2026
