Checks returned by a student’s bank for any reason will result in (1) suspension from
enrollment, (2) denial of subsequent registration, and (3) detention of transcript until
financial obligation has been satisfied. A service charge of $20.00 will be assessed on
any returned check.
Bursar’s Office (C-36) Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First two weeks of the semester:
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First two Saturdays of the semester:
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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GRADING AND ACADEMIC RECORD SYMBOLS
BOARD POLICY 4230
Semester Unit of Credit
College work at El Camino College is measured in terms of semester units. One unit of
credit is awarded for approximately 54 hours of lecture, study or laboratory work. The
amount of credit awarded shall be adjusted in proportion to the number of hours of
lecture, study or laboratory work.
Grades, Grade Points, and Grade Point Average
Grade points are numerical values that indicate the scholarship level of letter grades.
Grade point average equals total grade points divided by total units attempted for credit
courses in which letter grades have been assigned. Grade points are assigned
according to the following scale:
A – Excellent ......................................... 4 points for each unit
B – Good ............................................... 3 points for each unit
C – Satisfactory..................................... 2 points for each unit
D – Passing, less than satisfactory ....... 1 point for each unit
F – Failing ............................................. 0 points for each unit
P – Pass
(at least satisfactory – units awarded not counted in grade point average – See Note 1)
NP – No Pass
(less than satisfactory or failing – units not counted in grade point average – See Note 1)
I – Incomplete........................................ See Note 2
IP – In Progress .................................... See Note 3
W – Withdrawal ..................................... See Note 4
MW-Military Withdrawal ........................ See Note 5
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