How GPA Is Calculated
Cumulative GPA is calculated on all credit courses taken at Southern Crescent Technical College: each course's credit hours are multiplied by its grade points (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0), the results are summed, and the total is divided by total credit hours attempted.
Credit hours from courses graded I, W, TR, AC, AU, EXE, or EXP are excluded from the GPA calculation, as are Learning Support grades (A*-F*).
Courses satisfactorily completed may be repeated under special circumstances. All attempts remain on the transcript, and all grades received, including repeat attempts, are used in computing the cumulative GPA.
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Grading System / Grade Point Average sections — verified Sep 2026
Academic Standing
Students who maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher are considered in Good Standing.
A student is placed on Academic Probation if the semester GPA falls below 2.0 while in good standing. Failing to maintain a 2.0 semester GPA for a second consecutive semester results in Academic Suspension, requiring the student to sit out one full semester before reapplying; a second or subsequent suspension requires sitting out one calendar year. Suspensions may be appealed through the Academic Affairs Office.
Students readmitted after suspension return on academic probation.
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Academic Status / Change in Academic Status sections — verified Sep 2026
Graduation GPA Requirement
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the required program curriculum is needed to graduate. Specified courses in degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs may require a grade of C or higher, including any course that is a prerequisite to a more advanced course.
Graduation GPA is calculated only on the courses required for the student's program.
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Program/Course Grade Requirements section — verified Sep 2026
Academic Honors
Students earning a semester GPA of 4.0 while completing at least 12 credit hours in Good Standing are named to the President's List; a semester GPA of 3.5 under the same conditions earns the Dean's List. Both designations are printed on the official transcript.
Graduates completing 18 or more required credit hours with a graduation GPA of 3.75-3.99 are recognized as Honor Graduates; a graduation GPA of 4.00 earns Honor Graduate with Distinction.
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Academic Status section (President's List, Deans' List, Honor Graduate) — verified Sep 2026
Transfer Credit
Credit hours transferred in from another postsecondary institution are posted with a grade of TR and are not counted in the cumulative GPA.
Transfer of Southern Crescent Technical College credit to another college or university is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Grading System / Transferability sections — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) use?
Where does this SCTC grade scale come from?
What are SCTC's GPA rules?
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Grading System / Grade Point Average sections — verified Sep 2026
What are SCTC's academic standing rules?
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Academic Status / Change in Academic Status sections — verified Sep 2026
What does SCTC require to graduate?
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Program/Course Grade Requirements section — verified Sep 2026
How are honors and awards decided at SCTC?
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Academic Status section (President's List, Deans' List, Honor Graduate) — verified Sep 2026
How does SCTC treat transfer credit?
Source: Academic Policies and Procedures, Grading System / Transferability sections — verified Sep 2026
