Grades
Grade reports are not mailed. Students may access their grades online by logging in to their MyCoast site. Students also have an option of printing their own Coastline unofficial transcript from their MyCoast site. Semester grades are available via MyCoast approximately 10 working days after the end of the semester (excluding holiday periods).
Grading
Students performance in courses is indicated by one of 10 grades. Grades carry point value, and which are used in determining the grade point average (GPA), are as follows:
- A - Excellent - 4 grade points per unit
- B - Good - 3 grade points per unit
- C - Satisfactory - 2 grade points per unit
- D - Passing, less than satisfactory - 1 grade point per unit
- F - Failing - 0 grade points per unit
To determine your GPA, divide the total number of grade points by the total number of units attempted for the grades A, B, C, D, and F (P and NP are not used in this calculation).
Pass/No Pass classes are not computed into GPA, but successful completion gives additional units of credit.
The following grades are not part of the GPA computation:
- P - Pass, at least satisfactory - Unit credit granted (See Grading Options)
- NP - No Pass, less than satisfactory or failing - No units granted (See Grading Options)
- W - Withdrawal - No units granted
- I, IB, IC, ID, IF, INP - Incomplete - No units granted
- IP - In progress - No units granted
- MW - Military Withdrawal - No units granted/No penalty
- NG - Non-Graded - No units granted
- RD - Report Delayed - No units granted
Course Repetition
In accordance with Title 5, sections 55024, 55040-55045. Only courses which fall into the following categories may be repeated. See the Course Catalog:Admissions and Registration for full information.
Repeating Courses: It is possible to repeat a class only in certain circ*mstances as follows:
- In the course description in the catalog, the class is identified as eligible for repetition; or
- The class is eligible for grade remediation by repetition.
- Special classes which meet the needs of students with a documented disability may be repeated in compliance with Title 5, Section 56029, of the Education Code.
Reasons to Repeat a Class:
- Repeating a course in an effort to alleviate a substandard grade.
- Repeating a course due to a significant lapse of time.
- Repeating a course due to Extenuating Circ*mstances.
- Repeating a course as part of legally mandated training as a condition of continued or volunteer employment.
Submit the Course Repetition Petition to petition to repeat a class.
Grade Grievance
Recognizing that a trusting, positive relationship between students and instructors is vital to successful learning and teaching, the Grade Grievance procedure at Coastline College is intended to provide all parties with due process in the event of a disagreement or misunderstanding regarding classroom policies or grades. The Grade Grievance process does not address personality, character, or styles of teaching; this process takes into account only the grading concern of the student to determine if the California Code of Education was violated.
The final grade that is assigned to a student is the purview of the course instructor who teaches the course. The California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 55025, Grade Changes (a), states, "In any course of instruction in a community college district for which grades are awarded, the instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded each student in accordance with this article. The determination of the student's grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency."
Concerns about grades should be addressed as soon as possible in order to ensure availability of student and instructor records, and to permit time for a formal appeal, should one be necessary. Grade grievances will be permitted only through the end of the sixth week of the semester following the semester or summer session in which the grade was assigned. For more information contact the Dean of Students at (714) 241-6142.
Grading Options
Option Pass/No Pass or graded classes: In these courses, students may elect to receive either a traditional letter grade of "A" through "F" or Pass/No Pass for the course. This choice must be made by the same deadlines as last day to drop without a "W", which is printed on your Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill) through MyCoast.
Before the First Day of Class:
"Pass/No Pass" grading option: Students who enroll in courses designated "graded or pass/ no pass option" may change the grade by logging into MyCoast, clicking on Add/Drop Classes then clicking on the Grade Mode for the class you wish to change the grade option.
On the "Change Class Options" page, click on the drop down box and select the grade option then click on "Submit Changes". Classes without a drop down do not have a grade option or the date has passed for choosing the grade option.
Print your Student Class Schedule/Web Schedule Bill to verify the grade option for your classes (Additional Information – GRD OPT).
After the class has started:
Students selecting this grading option must submit the Pass/No Pass Request Form to the Admissions and Records Office by the specified deadline for each course. (Please refer to your "Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill)" in your MyCoast account). Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by fax (this information is listed on the form). If mailing, make sure the request is postmarked on or before the deadline date. Once the Pass/No Pass grading option has been requested, it can't be reversed. Therefore, before selecting this option, students should consult with a counselor.
Students must choose the grade option by the specified deadline for each course (see <Registration Dates>).
Once the grade option deadline has passed, the grade mode (Standard Letter or Pass/No Pass) cannot be changed. Before selecting this option, students should consult with a counselor. Generally, it's recommended that students select a letter grade in courses satisfying requirements for majors, general education, or for a high school course deficiency.
In courses where one performance standard determines unit credit, there is no option and only a "Pass" or "No Pass" is given.
NOTE: In classes graded on this basis, students are held to attendance regulations and academic standards expected in the graded courses.
Students are advised to read the following statements before deciding to pursue a course on a graded ("A' through "F") or Pass/No Pass basis.
- A grade of "Pass" or "No Pass" does not affect a student's grade point average (GPA) at Coastline Community College.
- "NP", "W", and "I" grades are utilized by Coastline Community College in the determination of academic probation and disqulification. (Please refer to college regulations concerning "Probation/Disqualification").
- Courses taken at Coastline Community College to remedy an admissions deficiency for the University of California due to poor or incomplete high school preparation are not acceptable if completed on a "Pass/No Pass" basis.
- Students required to complete 60 units of course work with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.4 prior to transfer to a University of California Campus, such as Irvine, must complete at least 42 of these units on a standard graded ("A" through "F") basis.
- Some universities may specify that courses required for a major be completed on a standard grade ("A" through "F") basis.
- Some universities specify that courses taken to satisfy general education breadth requirements be completed on a standard grade ("A" through "F") basis.
Some institutions limit the number of units completed on a "Pass/No Pass" basis which are accepted toward the bachelor's degree. Students planning to apply to competitive admissions programs, such as the health professions, are usually advised to complete the specified preparation on a graded ("A" through "F") basis.
