3.36. Grades Policy

Alfaisal University uses the 4.0 grade point average system. The following grades are approved for use in Alfaisal University and are included in the determination of the grade point average:

Grade Code

 

Grade Points

 

Percentile Range

Grade Points

 

A

4.0

95%-100%

Excellent

A-

3.67

90%–94%

B+

3.33

86%-89%

Very Good

B

3.00

83%-85%

Good

 

B-

2.67

80%82%

C+

2.33

76%-79%

C

2.0

73%-75%

Fair

 

C-

1.67

70%-72%

D+

1.33

66%-69%

D

1.0

60%-65%

F

0.0

0%-59%

Fail

The transcripts of graduating students show honors categories based on the following scale:

  1. First Honor 3.75 through 4.0 GPA
  2. Second Honor 3.25 through 3.74 GPA

These honors categories are based on a student’s cumulative average at the end the graduation semester.