The following 5-point Grade Point Average (GPA) system is adopted for all modules of AY 2020/2021 intake onward, with effect from September 2021, except for specific modules, where a “Pass” or “Fail” is awarded.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Description | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5.0 | Excellent attainment of learning outcomes | |
| A | 5.0 | ||
| A- | 4.5 | ||
| B+ | 4.0 | Very Good attainment of learning outcomes | |
| B | 3.5 | ||
| B- | 3.0 | ||
| C+ | 2.5 | Good attainment of learning outcomes | |
| C | 2.0 | ||
| D+ | 1.5 | Adequate attainment of learning outcomes | |
| D | 1.0 | Minimum grade required for undergraduate students to earn credit | |
| F | 0.0 | Failed to attain learning outcomes |
Non-letter grades are as follows:
| Non-Letter Grade | Description | Included in the Computation of CGPA |
|---|---|---|
| R (grade) | Repeat Attempt | Yes |
| IP | In Progress | No |
| Pass/Fail | Pass/Fail is given for module where a letter grade is not required | No |
| EX | Exempted from module | No |
| TC | Credit Transfer from other universities | No |
| ABS | Absent with valid reason | No |
| W | Withdrawal from the module or Institute after 14th day and by 49th day of a trimester | No |
ABS-Absent with valid reason
If a student is absent for the final assessment or failed to submit the final work due to extenuating circumstances with supporting documents received within the 24 hour notice period, an “ABS” grade would be assigned to the affected module for that trimester. The student may repeat this module in the next offering as a first attempt.
Repeat Attempt Policy
With effect from AY2024/2025
Module with F grade
Students who have obtained F grade for a module are required to take repeat assessment, depending on the requirements of the module and the decision of DigiPen (Singapore) Department Chair/ SIT Program Leader. An administrative fee of S$81.75 (inclusive of 9% GST) is applicable per repeat assessment attempt. Results of the repeat assessment attempt would be capped at grade point 1.00. Students who attempted the repeat assessment and are unable to attain the minimum grade to pass the module will be required to repeat the module.
Students who have obtained F grade for a module and fared poorly across multiple assessments, will have to repeat the entire module. Passed assessment results from previous attempt of the module cannot be brought forward and students will have to complete all assessments as required of the repeat module. Credit charging fees would be applicable to repeat module. Results of the repeat module attempt would be capped at grade point 2.00.
Module with D+ or D grade
Students who have obtained a D+ or D grade may opt to repeat module at the next available offer. Credit charging fees would be applicable to repeat module. Results of the repeat module attempt would be capped at grade point 2.00.