Exam & Grades
University Grading System - The DHU system of grading is expressed in a 100-point based grade and letter grade. Their relationship with each other and 5-point grade points is listed in the following table.
Grade (X) | Letter Grade | Grade Points (GPS) |
85-100 | A or A+ - Excellent work | 0.1X - 5 |
75-84.9 | B or B+ - Better than average | |
67-74.9 | C – Average | |
60-66.9 | D - Below average | |
Below 60 | F – Failing | 0 |
Grade Point Average (GPA) – DHU uses a five-point grading scale in calculating GPA. Pluses and minuses do not affect the GPA calculation. In other words, a B- is worth the same as a B+.
Eligible credits calculated in GPA include all the credits including failed course(s), but excluding Pass/Fail Course(s).
GPA = Total Points of all courses¸Total number of eligible credits
Total Points of a course = credits of the course x GPS of the course
Grade Points (GPS) of a course= 0.1*Grade - 5
Here’s an example:
Course | Credits | Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Pts. | Total Pts. |
STA 100, Basic Math of Commerce I | 3 | 95 | A+ | 4.5 points | 13.5 (3 x 4.5) |
LNG 100, Comprehensive Chinese I | 8 | 76 | B- | 2.6 points | 20.8 (8 x 2.6) |
CNC 180, General Outline of China | 2 | 70 | C | 2 points | 4 (2 x 2) |
MGT 150, Macroeconomics | 3 | 83 | B | 3.3 points | 9.9 (3 x 3.3) |
BUS 100, Introduction to Business | 2 | 59 | D | 0 | 0 |
LNG 155Academic Writing | 4 | 88 | A | 3.8 | 15.2(4X3.8) |
CIP 109 Physical Education – Floor ball | 2 (not count in GPA) | Pass | - | - | - |
Total Points | 22 | 63.4 |
GPA = 63.4 pts. ¸22 eligible credits. = 2.88
Grading-Your performance is assessed throughout the course of study in the format of examinations, assignments, projects or presentations. The instructors will provide the syllabus including the grading scheme. The final grade will be uploaded to AIS directly by the instructors. Pease contact your instructor directly if you have doubts on your grade.
Grade Appealing–You may only appeal to the CIPadministrative office for your final result to be reviewed under circumstances when you suspect that your instructor failed to grade following the grading criteria. Appeals should be made in writing to Grievance Committee Officer within the first two weeks of the following semester. Late appeals would not be accepted.CIP administrative office will forward the application to Grievance Committee first and Director of CIP will make the final decision based on the investigation and suggestion of the Grievance Committee. Please read Student Academic Grievance Policy for more information
Exam Alone or Exam Time Extension - Student who is unable to attend the regular exam may apply for exam alone (download application form here) with related documents at least 3 days before the exam date. Student with family emergencyis eligible for exam alone. Student with serious sickness, learning disorder or ADD is eligible for exam alone or/and exam time extension. The length of extension is determined by the instructor and usually no more than one hour. Student should submit the application to and get the approval from Academic Affairs Officer first. Doctor’s notes or other supplementary documents should be provided for ADD or other sickness.