UCC Grading System For Distance Learning Diploma Students, Calculate GPA, CGPA

What is the UCC grading system for Distance Learning Diploma students who enrol at the University of Cape Coast?

If you are a diploma student at UCC, or you intend to be one, then you should know the grading system that UCC uses to score and grade diploma students for the award of various diploma certificates.

Factually speaking, a diploma student who graduates from the University of Cape Coast may come with and of the following class of certificates:

First Class
Second Class (Upper and Lower division)
Third Class
Pass.

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UCC Grading Structure, Distance Learning Diploma

Now what continuous assessment system does UCC uses to calculate the GPA of students at the university.

In that regard, here is the continuous assessment system in place for diploma students:

Raw score	Grade	Grade point
80-100	A	4.0
75-79	B+	3.5
70-74	B	3.0
65-69	C+	2.5

Student Assessment System UCC Distance Learning Diploma

First, the Total Continuous Assessment marks that students aim at is 40% of the total score of the semester.

Second, the End-of-Semester Examination marks component is 60% of the total marks for the semester.

Now, how will you attain the continuous assessment marks at UCC?

In this regard, the continuous assessment marks are made of the following components:

take-home assignments
class quizzes and tests
term papers
project work

Interestingly, you can realize that the university has put a very good continuous assessment system in place to bring innovation and creativity from students.

Also, this system helps you learn how to collaborate with other diploma students in solving real-life issues.

Time Duration – End-Of-Semester Exams, UCC Distance Learning Diploma

Usually, the credit hours attached to a course determine the duration of that paper. Now check the duration details:

Credit Weighting	Duration of Examination
One-Credit Course	1 – 1.5 Hours
Two-Credit Course	1.5 – 2 Hours
Three-Credit Course	2 – 3 Hours

How To Calculate UCC Distance Learning Diploma Grades

Factually, GradeLetter is what the university uses as numerical weightings to grade students.

You should know that the numerical weightings show how well the student has performed.

In all, your Total score is your Total continuous scores plus your Total End of semester Examination Score.

Thereafter, you will convert them into the following Scheme:

TOTAL RAW SCORE	GRADE	CREDIT VALUE	INTERPRETATION
80-100	A	4.0	EXCELLENT
75-79	B+	3.5	VERY GOOD
70-74	B	3.0	GOOD
65-69	C+	2.5	AVERAGE
60-64	C	2.0	FAIR
55-59	D+	1.5	BARLEY SATISFACTORY
50-55	D	1.0	WEAK PASS
0-49	E	0	FAIL

UCC GPA Calculation

Now, this is how you will calculate your GPA at UCC:

First, total your entire credit value for the semester;

Second, add all your credit hours of the semester to get the total credit hours for the semester;

Third, divide the sum of total Credit Value by the sum of total Credit hours for a particular semester;

Now check this formula:

GPA=TOTAL GPT/TOTAL CREDIT

CODE	CREDIT HOUR	GRADE	GRADE VALUE
EDC 111	4	A	16.00
GDP 122	3	B+	10.5
GDP 122	3	B	9
BIO 121	2	C+	5
I SP 122	3	C	6
TOTAL	15		46.5

Total GPT=46.5 TOTAL credit=15 GPA=46.5/15 =3.1

Calculate Your CGPA At UCC

Here, you will take into consideration, the number of semesters that you have taken examinations at the university.

Factually, your CGPA is made of your TOTAL GPTs for all the courses you have written at UCC, divided by the total credit hours of the course you have read so far at the university.

Therefore, you calculate your CGPA using Level 100 first and second semester to level 400 first and second semester.

University Of Cape Coast Diploma Distance Learning Certificate Classifications

CLASS DESIGNATION	C.G.P.A
FIRST CLASS (UPPER DIVISION)	3.6-4.0
SECOND CLASS (LOWER DIVISION)	2.5-2.9
THIRD CLASS DIVISION	2.0-2.4
PASS	1.O-1.9
FAIL	<1.0

I believe you now know every detail about the UCC grading system for distance learning diploma students at the university.

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