{"id":10230,"date":"2025-05-03T06:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dau.edu.sa\/siteup\/?post_type=doa&p=10230"},"modified":"2025-08-20T21:31:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T21:31:23","slug":"grade-information","status":"publish","type":"doa","link":"https:\/\/dau.edu.sa\/siteup\/doa\/grade-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Grade Point Average (GPA):<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Excellent: <\/span><\/b>3.50 \u2264 GPA \u2264 4.00 out of 4.00.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Very Good: <\/span><\/b>2.75 \u2264 GPA < 3.50 out of 4.00.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Good:<\/span><\/b> 1.75 \u2264 GPA < 2.75 out of 4.00.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pass: <\/span><\/b>1.00 \u2264 GPA < 1.75<\/span> out of 4.00.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Honors:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

First Honors:<\/span><\/b> 3.75 \u2264 GPA \u2264 4.00 out of 4.00.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Second Honors: <\/span><\/b>3.25 \u2264 GPA < 3.75 out of 4.00.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The First and Second Honors shall be granted to graduated students provided that they satisfy all of the followings:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

1- The student must not fail any course at the DAU University or at any other university, including transferred students to DAU University from other universities or DAU visiting students.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

  1. The student must complete all graduation requirements within a period of average duration between the maximum and minimum limits for completing the program of study in a college.<\/span><\/li>
  2. The student must complete 60% or more of the graduation requirements at DAU University.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Grading Symbols:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Letter Grade<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Marks<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Points<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Grades in English<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    A+<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    95 – 100<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    4.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Exceptional<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    A<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    90 – Less than 95<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    3.75<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Excellent<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    B+<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    85 – Less than 90<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    3.50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Superior<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    B<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    80 – Less than 85<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    3.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Very Good<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    C+<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    75 – Less than 80<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    2.50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Above Average<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    C<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    70 – Less than 75<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    2.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Good<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    D+<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    65 – Less than 70<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    1.50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    High Pass<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    D<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    60 – Less than 65<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    1.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Pass<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    F<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Less than 60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    0.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Fail<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    IP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    In – Progress\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    IC<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    In – Complete<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    DN<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    0.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Denial<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    NP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    More than 60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    No Grade – Pass<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    NF<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Less than 60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    No Grade \u2013 Fail<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    W<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Withdrawn<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    E<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Exemption<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    T<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Transferred<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    D2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Pass 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    AL<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

    Alternate<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

    \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Academic Standing<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Academic standing is determined after each semester’s academic closure. The transcript shows achievements throughout undergraduate and graduate studies.\u00a0 The academic standing of a student is one of the followings:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Good Standing: <\/span><\/b>All students receive this status at the beginning of their studies. Students are expected to maintain this standing until they graduate. For undergraduate students, a minimum GPA of 1.00 out of 4.00 is required, and for graduate students, a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Academic Warning:<\/span><\/b> An Undergraduate student receives a warning if his\/her GPA drops below 1.00 out of 4.00, and a Graduate student receives a warning if his\/her GPA drops below 2.75 out of 4.00. The Undergraduate student is dismissed (dismissal Standing) if he\/she receives three consecutive warnings for a low GPA less than 1.00 and The Graduate student is dismissed (dismissal Standing) if he\/she receives Two consecutive warnings for a low GPA less than 2.75, however for a Graduate student with required complementary courses must pass each required complementary course form first time with grade of \u201cC+\u201d and overall GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 for all required complementary courses, otherwise such a Graduate student with required complementary courses will dismissed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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    Grade of Denied \u201cDN\u201d:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    DAU 3-2 Academic Progress Policy requires 75% attendance in all lectures, practical exercises, and clinical sessions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    • If a student’s absence reaches 10%, Learning Management System (LMS) will issue a warning.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
      • If a student’s absence reaches between 10% and 20%, Learning Management System (LMS) will issue a second warning.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
        • A “DN” is issued if the student\u2019s Present Percentage Ratio (PPR) is between 50% and 74.99% and a student is not allowed to take the final exam. The College Council approves the removal of “DN” if the student presents a valid excuse provided the student\u2019s Present Percentage Ratio (PPR) is at least 50% or more up to 74.99%.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
          • A “DN” is not removed when the student\u2019s Present Percentage Ratio (PPR) is less than 50%.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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            \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            Grade of Alternate \u201cAL\u201d:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            • A student who misses a final exam and provides a valid excuse receives an \u201cAL\u201d Grade.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
              • All excuses which are acceptable for missing a final examination will be dealt within the internal regulations set by each College and UPP.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                • All excuses should be submitted through the related requests in SIS during the following semester.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                  • Students who fail to attend the make-up final exam will receive a Grade of \u201cF\u201d in the course as per Bylaw 32.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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                    Grade Objection:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

                    According to DAU 3-7 Grading and Assessment Policy, e-requests for Grade Objection can only be submitted via the online request system during the period of two weeks following the announcement of the results as per Bylaw Number 36.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

                    Successful Grade Objections can be allowed as long as a student does NOT reach the third Unsuccessful Grade Objection knowing there be SR 500 for every unsuccessful Grade Objection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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