What is the grading system at UPOU?

The performance of students is rated at the end of each term based on the following grading system:

• 1.0 = Excellent
• 1.5 = Very Good
• 2.0 = Good
• 2.5 = Satisfactory
• 3.0 = Passed
• 4.0 = Conditional Failure
• 5.0 = Failed
• DRP = Dropped
• EXT = Extended

Grades of 1.25, 1.75, 2.25, and 2.75 may also be given.

Please note that as a conditional failure, 4.0 is still considered a failed grade unless it is removed. 

How your grades are assigned is at your FIC's discretion. For example,  teachers might require students to achieve  60%, 65%, or even 75% to merit a 3.0 in their class.  

Please note that an EXT is a courtesy extended by an FIC to students so that they may complete the course despite their delinquency. An FIC is not obligated to give EXT grades, but they may choose to do so to not affect your overall weighted average. 

I received a grade of DRP - Unauthorized; what does that mean?

FICs sometimes give a grade of DRP - Unauthorized as an alternative to a failing grade of 5.0. It means that your performance in the course did not meet the minimum standards that your FIC expects of you, but they have, as a favor to you, chosen to give you a mark that will not affect your overall weighted average grade. While it shows exceedingly poor performance, a DRP - Unauthorized grade is technically not a failing grade; nevertheless, you will have to retake and pass the course in which you incurred this grade for the course to be counted towards your degree.

Why did I get a certain grade for one of my courses?

Grades are entirely the domain of the FIC handling the course. If you have any concerns about a grade that you received, please contact the FIC directly.