International Student Handbook Office of Global Strategies and International Affairs
Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
Be careful with your Social Security card and number. Show your card to your employer when you start a job so your records are correct. Provide your Social Security Number to your financial institution(s) for tax reporting purposes. Keep your card and any other document that shows your Social Security Number on it in a safe place. DO NOT routinely carry your card or other documents that display your number. For more information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064.html
Academic & Campus Life
Universities are generally defined as institutions that offer both undergraduate education (postsecondary education leading to the bachelor's degree) and graduate education (post-bachelor's degree education). Such institutions offer master's and doctoral degrees and they may also offer professional programs such as medicine, law, engineering, etc.
Grading System and GPA (Grade Point Average)
This is the grading system used by KSU and most other universities in the U.S. for evaluating the performance of students. For detailed information, please KSU Grading System https://kysu.edu/administration-governance/academic-affairs/registrar/grading-system/. The following graphics will show you how to calculate your GPA:
GradeDescriptionPoint Value
A(96-100) Excellent4.00
A-(90-95)3.70
B+(87-89)3.30
B(83-86) Good3.00
B-(80-82)2.70
C+(77-79)2.30
C(73-76) Average2.00
C-(70-72)1.70
D+(67-69)1.30
D(63-66) Poor (below average)1.00