Grading System

Grading System

Both regular and non-degree students will receive numerical grades.

The performance of students shall be rated at the end of each semester in accordance with the following grading system:

1.0 Excellent

1.5 Very Good

2.0 Good

2.5 Satisfactory

3.0 Passed

4.0 Conditional

5.0 Failed 

DRP Dropped 

EXT Extended

Grades of 1.25, 1.75, 2.25, and 2.75 may also be given but in no case shall they be more detailed than in multiples of 0.25.

For courses not requiring numerical grades, the following marks shall be given:

S Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory

A. The EXT (Extended) Mark

To remove a grade of EXT (extended) in a course, a student has a maximum period of one year from the end of the term to complete all the requirements of the course. The student need not re-enroll the course during this period of completion

The removal of a grade of EXT may entail the submission of assignments, taking examinations, and other work that the course faculty may require.

An EXT entry in the official grade sheet should be accompanied by a notation under Remarks indicating the specific work the student needs to accomplish in order to earn a grade. The student shall be given a final grade based on his/her overall performance.

A student who is unable to complete the requirements of a course may be dropped with or without a grade of 5.0 or marked EXT (extended) depending on certain conditions:

1. A student who has not done any work and has no valid excuse for his/her delinquency shall be given a grade of 5.0 at the end of the term.
2. A student whose class standing throughout the semester is PASSING, but fails to take the final examination or fails to complete other requirements of the course due to illness or other valid reasons may be given an EXT.
3. A student who has not done any work but presents a valid written excuse before three-fourths (3/4) of the term has elapsed shall be marked EXT. if the excuse is submitted after three-fourths (3/4) of the term has elapsed, a grade of 5.0 shall be given.
4. A student who has done any amount of work for the course and which work is passing shall be marked EXT with or without presentation of a valid excuse.
5. A student who has done work that is failing by who is able to present a valid written excuse before three-fourths (3/4) of the term has elapsed may be marked EXT or may be advised to drop the course. If the excuse is valid but is presented only after three-fourths of the term has elapsed, the student shall be given a grade of 5.0 at the end of the term.
6. If a student fails to complete/remove an EXT within the prescribed time, the student may earn credit for the course only by repeating and passing it
7.  A grade of EXT may be given only once for a course per registration.

B. Dropping of Courses

A student may, with the consent of the instructor and the Faculty Dean, drop a course by filling out the prescribed form before three-fourths (3.4) of the semester/term has elapsed, and not later. The registration privilege of a student who drops a course without the approval of the dean may be curtailed or entirely withdrawn. Since the student needs to maintain a GWA of 2.00 or better, it is recommended to ask for an early evaluation from the FIC or drop the course if the student feels that he/she is bound to fail the course. Please note that a grade of 5.00 will be factored into the computation of your GWA.

Students may apply to drop courses through the following processes. You can view the steps here.

If a course is dropped after the middle or the term, the faculty member concerned shall indicate in the prescribed form the class standing of the student at the time of dropping as either Passing or Failing solely for administrative guidance.

Note: Students who have decided to drop their course(s) are not required to seek permission from or inform the Program Chair and Dean. As long as they have completed the necessary steps by submitting the Dropping Form, it provides sufficient information for the Program Chair and the Dean. 

See this link for more information: FICS: Do I need permission from my FIC and Dean to apply for dropping? 

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