Hennepin Technical College provides students with three grading options. Students must declare a grading option at the time they register. A letter grade will be assigned for all courses unless Pass/No Credit or Audit is declared. Term and cumulative grade point average (GPA) is calculated on A, B, C, D, F, FN and F/W grades and is listed on the student transcript.
Letter Grade
Letter grades will be assigned to each course as an evaluation of student performance.
Letter grades of A, B, C, D, F, FN and FW will be used in computation of GPA. A grade of F (including FN and FW) will not satisfy a graduation requirement nor will it count as a course completion for calculation of satisfactory academic progress.
| A: |
Performance greatly exceeds course requirements (4 quality points per credit) |
| B: |
Performance surpasses course requirements (3 quality points per credit) |
| C: |
Performance meets course requirements (2 quality points per credit) |
| D: |
Performance minimally meets course requirements (1 quality point per credit) |
| F: |
Performance is unsatisfactory (0 quality points per credit) |
| FN: |
Never participated in the course (0 quality points per credit) |
| FW: |
Participation ceased prior to the end of course (0 quality points per credit) |
| P: |
Pass-performance meets course requirements (C or better) |
| NC: |
No Credit-performance does not meet course requirements |
| AU: |
Audit-student registers, pays and attends, but receives no credit (initiated/declared at registration). A student may not audit the same course more than one time. |
| I: |
Incomplete-temporary grade based on written agreement between student and instructor |
| W: |
Withdrawal-Student initiated by deadlines in course schedule |
Repeated Courses: When a course is repeated, both courses and grades earned will be shown on the student’s transcript. The course that was previously taken is not counted in GPA calculation but will count as an attempted but not completed course for calculation of satisfactory academic progress. The most recent attempt will be used in the review of award requirements.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA is determined by adding all grade points earned and dividing by the sum of all credits attempted in courses where a letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F (including FN and FW) were received. GPA is computed on a term and a cumulative basis.
GPA calculation does not include test-out grades, transfer grades, advanced placement, portfolio, or articulated courses. Grades of P, NC, W, and AU will not be used in computation of GPA.
Interactive Degree Audit Report (DARS)
DARS is a tool used by students, advisors, and the graduation evaluator. It produces advising information illustrating a student’s progress in fulfilling the graduation requirements of their degree, diploma or certificate. DARS will assist the student with the following:
- Identifying all the requirements needed to complete a specific degree, diploma or certificate
- Indicate which courses have already been completed, and how they apply
- Specify which courses are needed to graduate
- Assist the student and advisor with academic and career counseling
The DARS audit is designed to help the student identify and understand current academic requirements for program completion. The DARS audit is not a transcript. It is not intended to report student achievement to outside parties. Federal law prohibits transmission to a third party.
It is the responsibility of the student to complete all requirements for the selected program whether or not they have been identified on the HTC DARS audit. Students are encouraged to review the college catalog or academic planning guide and report any inaccuracies found on the HTC DARS audit to a student success advisor.
To obtain a DARS Audit, a declared major is required.
Visit eServices for your DARS.
Transcripts
A transcript is the official record of a student’s academic history. An official transcript contains the Registrar's signature and school seal, and is delivered to the recipient directly from the school either electronically or in a sealed envelope with the school's logo.
Hennepin Technical College has authorized Parchment as our online transcript ordering service. You will provide your transcript release consent when you submit your order online through Parchment.
The official academic transcript is available for a $10 non-refundable fee (plus shipping for physical copies) and must be ordered and paid for online through Parchment. If you attend HTC prior to 1988, an official transcript must be requested.
There is no fee for an unofficial transcript which may be obtained through eServices or by presenting a picture ID at the OneStop Center.
Grade Appeal
Students who feel their grade is inaccurate and cannot resolve the issue with their instructor may appeal their grade through the use of the grade appeal procedure. Grade appeals are submitted to the program dean only if there is no resolution after meeting and discussing the concerns with the faculty member. Grade appeal forms are available online. Appeals to change grades must be submitted within one term of completion of the course.
Grade Appeal Form is available here: https://hennepintech.edu/_documents/current-students/forms/Form-Grade%20Appeal.pdf
Maximum Credit Load
The maximum credit load per term at HTC is 21 credits. The maximum credit load within the Minnesota State system is 22 credits per term. Students may not exceed this limit unless their grades are above average and they have obtained authorization from their faculty advisor or counselor prior to registration.