Academic Grading Policy
The Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (UNIB) bases its grading policy on the Grade Point Average (GPA) standard, which is used by institutions of higher education in Puerto Rico and the United States.
Subject and Credit Registration
When a student officially enrolls in an academic program, all subjects included in the official curriculum are recorded in the student's academic record.
The credits enrolled in represent the entire program. Students must meet the academic requirements within the time frame established for their academic career.
Students are not permitted to register for additional subjects or credits outside the curriculum of the program in which they are currently enrolled.
Grading Scale and Minimum Passing Requirements
Grades are assigned using the letters A, B, C, D, or F, in accordance with the GPA scale.
The minimum requirements for passing by academic level are as follows:
- Master’s and doctorate programs: minimum grade of B in each course.
- Bachelor’s degree programs: minimum grade of C in each subject.
Upon completion of the curriculum, students receive a final program grade calculated based on the weighted average of the grades earned in all courses and in the corresponding capstone project (final project, master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation).
To earn the degree, the minimum cumulative GPA required is a B (2.50–3.49 GPA).
Calculating the GPA
To calculate the program GPA:
- The points earned in each course are multiplied by the corresponding number of credits.
- The resulting total is divided by the total number of credits in the program.
Equivalence Table
| Equivalence Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative scores (0-10) | Grade Point Average (GPA) | % | Letter |
| 10-8.6 | 4.00 – 3.50 | 100-90 | A |
| 8.5-7.0 | 3.49 – 2.50 | 89-80 | B |
| 6.9-4.5 | 2.49 – 1.60 | 79-70 | C |
| 4.4-4.0 | 1.59 – 0.80 | 69-50 | D |
| 0 | 0.79 – 0.00 | 49-0 | F |
Assessment System and Rubrics
Throughout each subject, students complete formative assessments and a final summative assessment.
The specific grading system for each subject is detailed in the document “Subject Grading,” available in the corresponding section of the virtual classroom.
To ensure fair and consistent assessment, all programs establish assessment criteria (rubrics) that instructors must follow. These criteria vary depending on the nature of the program and the academic activity being evaluated.
Students have the right to receive detailed feedback on their performance and to be informed of the grading criteria used before taking another assessment of the same type.
Subject Retake (Resit) Policy
If a student does not achieve the minimum passing grade required for their academic level (a B for master and doctoral programs; a C for bachelor programs) on the first attempt, they will have two opportunities to retake (resit) the exam.
- Resit 1: Access through the designated section on the virtual campus.
- Resit 2: If the student does not pass their first attempt, they may take a second resit exam. The highest grade that can be earned in this subject is 8.5, which will affect the cumulative GPA.
If the student fails the second resit exam, they must re-enroll in the subject.
Grade Dispute and Appeal Procedure
Every grade given by the professor must be properly justified. Students may file a written appeal within 10 business days of the grade being posted.
Grievances Regarding Regular Subjects
- First instance: The student contacts the subject's professor through the online platform, explaining the reasons for their disagreement. The professor must respond within 10 business days.
- Second instance: If the response is not satisfactory, the student may file a complaint with the department chair within 10 business days of receiving the instructor’s response. The director will respond within 10 business days.
- Final instance: If the disagreement persists, the student may appeal to the academic dean. The decision issued will be final.
Appeals Regarding the Final Project or Thesis
The deadline for requesting a review is 7 business days after the grade is posted.
- First instance: Review by the relevant evaluation committee or academic board, which must respond within 7 business days.
- Second instance: Review by the program director or doctoral program director, with a maximum of 7 business days to provide a response.
- Final instance: Review by the department director, who will issue a decision within a maximum of 20 business days. This decision will be final and binding.
Policy on Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is mandatory for all students. The following is prohibited:
- Copying, plagiarizing, or falsifying academic documents or data.
- Providing false information or impersonating oneself or another person.
Violations may result in disciplinary action, including permanent expulsion.
The institution complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which pertains to the protection of the privacy and confidentiality of academic records, ensuring that information is disclosed only with the student’s consent or in accordance with applicable law.