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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

Christopher Grant, Associate Provost

1 Aerospace Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3900

TRANSCRIPT GUIDE

No Grade Submitted by Instructor or GCP/Thesis Contin for each hour of academic credit are as indicated below.

uation Course I/Grade eliminated effective 10/26/1994

Impact of COVID19

Due to the Pandemic, the Spring 2020 Poss (P) grades will satisfy course requirements for the student's program.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA/CGPA)

A semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) are computed for each student after every semester The GPA is calculated by dividing the number of points earned during the semester by the number of GPA units in that semester. The CGPA is determined by dividing the total number of points by the total number of GPA units earned at the University. For undergraduate students, points and GPA units are accrued in courses graded A, B, C, D, F and WF. For graduate students, points and GPA units are accrued in courses graded A, B, C, F and WF.

GRADE FORGIVENESS

Undergraduate grade forgiveness can apply towards B, C, D and F grades Grade Forgiveness is granted only once via petition and permits the removal of a maximum of four courses from the academic record when a student changes their degree program. Forgiven courses must not be required in the new program, are not calculated in attempted/earned hours or the CGPA, and are labeled "Undergraduate Grade Forgiveness Policy - GPA Recalculated."

REPEATING A COL RSE

Undergraduate: Vlith the exception of flight courses that may be repeated only once, on undergraduate may repeat any University course two times. In determining the Cumulative Grode Point Average /CGPA), the grade for the second course attempt replaces the first and the grade for the third course attempt replaces the second. The grode{s) and credit hours for the third and ony approved subsequent attempts will be used in calculating the CGPA. All course attempts ore recorded on the University t.-anscript. Between July 1994 and June 1999, the grade for oil subsequent attempts at a course replaced the previous grade in the determining the CGPA, without o per-course limit.

Graduate: Effective May 1989, graduate students may petition to repeat one course in which a grade of less than B was earned far the purpose of improving their CGPA. Both grades earned are recorded on the University transcript, but, in this instance, only the replacement grade is included in the calwlotion of the grade point average. Beyond this approved petition, additioncl repeated coursework will be used in combination with the initial course attempt in colculoting the student CGPA.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Grades for courses accepted for transfer credit are not reflected in the computation of the University GPA/CGPA.

GRADUATION HONORS

Summa cum laude: 3.900 -4.000 Magna cum laude: 3.700 - 3.899 Cum laude: 3.500 - 3.699 Undergraduate honors levels are based solely upon credit earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prior to July 1, 2007, the level o" graduation honors for undergraduate students was based upon a combination of the University

cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the grades for courses transferred from other institutions which were directly

applicable to the student degree program. To be eligible, students must complete at least 45 credit hours in residence at the University.

Graduate student are recognized through inclusion of the notation "With Distinction" on diplomas and transcripts. To be eligible, graduate students must have completed their degree program with a CGPA of 4.0, based on grades received in all courses that apply to specific degree requirements

ACADEMIC STATUS

A student is in good standing unless a remark to the contrary appears at the end of the semester record. Remarks of "Suspension" or "Dismissal" indicate that the student's scholarship is below standard.

FAA CERTIFICATES

All FAA Flight Certificates and Ratings recorded on the transcript were awarded as the result of flight training received at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Advanced standing credit may be granted for FAA flight certificates earned outside the University,

SECURITY

To ensure the privacy and security of our student's records, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University does not print the social security number cf our students on our official transcript. The month and day of birth are printed as an alternate student identifier.

TO TEST FOR AUTHENTICITY: Translucent icons of a globe MUST appear when held toward a light source. The face of this transcript is printed on blue SCRIP-SAFE paper with the name of the institution appearing in white type over the face of the entire document. 

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document will stain.  A black on while or color copy of this document is not an original and should not be accepted as an official institutional
document. This document cannot be released to a third party without the written consent of the student. This is in accordance with the
Family Educational Rigl1ts and Privacy Act of 1974. If you have any questions about this document, please contact our office at

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY WORLDWIDE

Edward F. Trombley III, Registrar

1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3900, Telephone: 866-393-9046, www.embryriddle.edu

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CREDIT IN ESCROW

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited University specializing in aviation and aerospace, educates student at residential campuses in Prescott, Arizona, and Daytona Beach, Florida, and via the Worldwide Campus using online as well as face-to-face instruction through a network of locations designed to support student advancement in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.

ACCREDITATION

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been accredited, since 1968, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501. The University is accredited to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels. See the current catalog for specific programs accredited by specialized accrediting bodies.

UNIT OF CREDIT

The semester credit hour is the unit of credit used throughout the University system.

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

*Do not fulfill graduation requirements

GRADING SYSTEM

Grade designations and grade points for each hour of academic credit are as indicated below:

^No Grade Submitted/Required by Instructor; or GCP/Thesis Continuation Course #Grade eliminated effective 10/26/1994

Credit designated “in escrow” is earned by students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University high school programs, including Dual Enrollment, Aviation Academy and/or Aviation Institute.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA/CGPA)

A semester or term grade point average (GPA) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) are computed for each student after every semester or term. The GPA is calculated by dividing the number of points earned during the semester or term by the number of credit hours attempted in that semester or term. The CGPA is determined by dividing the total number of points by the total number of hours attempted at the University. For undergraduate students, points and hours attempted are accrued in courses graded A, B, C, D, F and WF. For graduate students, points and hours attempted are accrued in courses graded A, B, C, F and WF.

REPEATING A COURSE

Undergraduate: With the exception of flight courses that may be repeated only once, an undergraduate may attempt a University course only three times. In determining the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), the grade for the second course attempt replaces the first and the grade for the third course attempt replaces the second. The grade(s) and credit hours for the third and any approved subsequent attempts will be used in calculating the CGPA. All course attempts are recorded on the University transcript. Between July 1994 and June 1999, the grade for all subsequent attempts at a course replaced the previous grade in determining the CGPA, without a per-course limit.

Graduate: Effective May 1989, graduate students may petition to repeat one course in which a grade of less than B was earned for the purpose of improving their CGPA. Both grades earned are recorded on the University transcript, but, in this instance, only the replacement grade is included in the calculation of the grade point average. Beyond this approved petition, additional repeated coursework will be used in combination with the initial course attempt in calculating the student CGPA.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Grades for courses accepted as transfer credit are not reflected in the computation of the University GPA/CGPA.

GRADUATION HONORS

Undergraduate honors are based upon grades received in all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University undergraduate courses.

Prior to July 1, 2007, the level of graduation honors for undergraduate students was based upon a combination of the University cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the grades for courses transferred from other institutions which were directly applicable to the student degree program. To be eligible, students must complete at least 45 credit hours in residence at the University.

Graduate students are recognized through inclusion of the notation “With Distinction” on diplomas and transcripts. To

be eligible, student must have completed the entirety of their Embry-Riddle graduate studies with a CGPA of 4.0.

Doctoral coursework is not subject to honors recognition.

ACADEMIC STATUS

A student is in good standing unless a remark to the contrary appears at the end of the semester or term record. Remarks such as “Suspension” or “Dismissal” indicate that the student's scholarship is below standard.

FAA CERTIFICATES

All FAA Flight Certificates and Ratings recorded on the transcript were awarded as the result of flight training received at Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. Advanced standing credit may be granted for FAA flight certificates earned outside the University.

SECURITY

To ensure the privacy and security of our student’s records, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University does not print the social security number of our students on our official transcript. The month and day of birth are printed as an alternate student identifier.

TO TEST FOR AUTHENTICITY: Translucent icons of a globe MUST appear when held toward a light source. The face of this transcript is printed on blue SCRIP-SAFE^® paper with the name of the institution appearing in white type over the face of the entire document.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY · EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY · EMBRY- RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY · EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY · EMBRY-RIDDLE

ADDITIONAL TESTS: The word COPY appears as a latent image. When this paper is touched by fresh liquid bleach, an authentic document will stain. A black on white or color copy of this document is not an original and should not be accepted as an official institutional document. This document cannot be released to a third party without the written consent of the student. This is in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. If you have any questions about this document, please contact our office at (866) 393-9046. ALTERATION OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE!

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