Final Grades
Final grades for your fall semester courses will be available to view in My Madison on Tuesday, December 17. The date that final grades will be available is always published by the Registrar’s Office. To review your grades, login to MyMadison and follow these steps:1. Enter the Student Center within the Academics or Students tab.
2. Select Grades from the drop-down menu.
3. Move the radius to the term you want to see your grades.
Calculate Your GPA
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. Review the Undergraduate Grading System outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog to know how many quality points are assigned to each grade per credit hour.- Example of calculating the quality points you earned for a course… I earned a B- in GHIST 225. The quality points assigned to a B- are 2.700, and GHIST 225 is a 4 credit hour course. Therefore, I earned 10.800 (2.700 x 4) total quality points for that course.
- You can also use an online GPA calculator.
Academic Standing
Knowing your GPA let’s you know your academic standing at JMU.- President’s List > 3.90 and carry a course load of at least 12 credit hours
- Dean’s List 3.5000 – 3.899 and carry a course load of at least 12 credit hours
- Academic Good Standing > or = 2.000
- Academic Probation < 2.000
Academic Probation
Students who are on academic probation at the end of fall semester will be restricted to a class load of no more than 12 credit hours each semester until their cumulative GPA has improved to Academic Good Standing. If you’re in this situation, contact me (or your assigned academic advisor in the future) immediately to develop a plan for spring semester. You have until Tuesday, January 13 at 5:00 p.m. to drop your class load to 12 credit hours.Academic Suspension
Students cannot be placed on Academic Suspension after their first semester at the University, even if their GPA qualifies them for suspension. However, this is still a very serious academic performance indicator. If you’re in this situation, contact me (or your assigned academic advisor in the future) immediately to develop a plan for spring semester. Academic Suspension GPA indicators are set-forth by the number of credit hours you have attempted. Review the Academic Suspension table in the Undergraduate Catalog to determine where this is for you. You can find the information outlined above in the Undergraduate Catalog – Academic Policies and Procedures.Decide on Your Action Plan
Building on the previous post about major exploration and reflection on the semester, now is a great time to begin creating an action plan towards choosing and declaring your major. There are a number of resources and services you can utilize while you’re relaxing and reflecting over winter break.1. Complete FOCUS from the comfort of your home anytime.
FOCUS provides a self-paced, online format for exploring majors and careers through individualized quizzes to learn more about your own interests and skills. You can save your information and go back as often as you like. Afterwards, you can schedule an appointment with me to help make meaning of your results.
2. Register for IS 202: Career & Life Planning for spring semester.
This 1-credit, elective course provides a structured, group format for exploring majors and careers during the first 8 weeks of spring semester.
3. Schedule regular meetings with me during spring semester to help you through the exploration process.
Email me your availability if this option sounds best to you! If you are not comfortable meeting with me or want another professional’s guidance, schedule an appointment with an advisor in Career & Academic Planning. You can schedule a Career Counseling appointment (a.k.a. meeting to help with making a decision) with any advisor in our office!