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Do I have to repeat a class in which I received a “D,” “F,” or “NP” grade?
There is not a general college regulation requiring students to repeat courses in which they received a substandard grade. However, certain programs of study require a “C” grade in required courses.
If you elect to repeat a class in which you received a “D,” “F,” or “NP,” the “new” grade will appear on your permanent record. The substandard grade will not be removed from your transcript, but it will not be calculated in your grade point average (GPA). You are only given one chance to repeat the substandard grade.
How do I withdraw/drop from a class?
It is the student’s responsibility to process an official withdrawal/drop from a class online through the MyECC student portal. Failure to complete this process may result in a letter grade of A through F recorded on the student’s permanent record. If you drop a course after the drop deadline, you will receive a “W” grade. Students are encouraged not to receive too many “W” grades as they will be used as factors for progress probation and dismissal procedures. Consult the printed class schedule, your MyECC class schedule or the Short Term Calendar for the last date to drop with no notation on your academic record.
What is the difference between the College Catalog and the Schedule of Classes?
The College Catalog is a detailed publication of college policies, regulations, El Camino College major requirements and course descriptions of every class offered at Compton College. The Schedule of Classes provides information about courses being taught during a specific semester, including time, day, units, etc.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR CUMULATIVE GPA
STEP 1:
Obtain a copy of transcripts from Compton College; line out the classes that do not have a letter grade (such as W, I, P, NP).
STEP 2:
Add up the units attempted for each class and the grade points for those classes listed. Grade points are calculated by multiplying units attempted by the grade point value for the grade received in each class.
A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 points F = 0 points