British American University

Florida, USA

British American University

Grading System

As a fully American institution, the British American University, Florida, makes use of the American grading system.

4-Point GPA Scale

Grades & Credit Points

The model is of the 4 points GPA scale and the minimum passing grade is 60%.

Score

Letter Grade

Credit Point

Interpretation

90 – 100

Letter Grade:

A

Credit Point:

4

Interpretation:

Excellent

80 – 89

Letter Grade:

B

Credit Point:

3

Interpretation:

Very Good

70 – 79

Letter Grade:

C

Credit Point:

2

Interpretation:

Good

60 – 69

Letter Grade:

D

Credit Point:

1

Interpretation:

Credit

00 – 59

Letter Grade:

F

Credit Point:

0

Interpretation:

Fail

Certificates

Degree Foundation Certificates

The BAU Degree Foundation Certificates are classified into Distinction, Upper Credit, Lower Credit, and Pass grades as follows:

CGPA

Classification of Certificate

3.00 – 4.00

Classification of Certificate:

Distinction

2.50 – 2.99

Classification of Certificate:

Upper Credit

2.00 – 2.49

Classification of Certificate:

Lower Credit

1.00 – 1.99

Classification of Certificate:

Pass

0.00 – 0.99

Classification of Certificate:

Fail (No Certificate)

Degrees

Classification of Degrees

The BAU degrees are classified into First Class, Second Class (Upper), Second Class (Lower), Third Class and Pass grades as follows:

CGPA

Classification of Degree

3.00 – 4.00

Classification of Degree:

1st Class Honors (Distinction for Postgraduate)

2.50 – 2.99

Classification of Degree:

2nd Class Honors (Upper Division)

2.00 – 2.49

Classification of Degree:

2nd Class Honors (Lower Division)

1.50 – 1.99

Classification of Degree:

3rd Class Honors

1.00 – 1.49

Classification of Degree:

Pass

0.00 – 0.99

Classification of Degree:

Fail (No Certificate)

Understand Your Academic Progress

Read the full rules on examinations and assessment, or contact the Registrar with any questions.