Grades and Reports
Letter Grades
The letter system of marks and grading is employed by WLU. Equivalents are as follows:
A = Superior (4 quality points per semester)
B = Above Average (3 quality points per semester)
C = Average (2 quality points per semester)
D = Below Average; passing (1 quality points per semester)
F = Failure (0 quality points per semester)
At the discretion of the instructor, a course grade of “F” may be awarded in cases of academic dishonesty occurring at any time during the semester.
I-Incomplete
Given at discretion of the instructor and must be completed within one semester after end of course or an “F” will be recorded. Failure to reenroll during the succeeding semester will not extend time permitted to remove incomplete grades unless the instructor submits an extension of the incomplete grade. STUDENTS DO NOT RE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE IN WHICH THE INCOMPLETE WAS RECEIVED.
K-Credit
Given when a student passes a course taken on a Pass/Fail basis or a Credit/No Credit basis. The grade of “K” is also given when a student receives credit for a course by examination. Only courses specifically designated by the Curriculum Committee may be taken on a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit basis.
X=Audit
Courses completed with an “Audit” grade carry no semester hours credit and are not counted in the calculation of the grade point average.
W=Withdrawal
Given if a student officially withdraws from a class by the end of the school day marking the two-thirds point of the course.
WP = Withdrew Passing
Given if a student officially withdraws from a course any time after the two-thirds point and before the last scheduled class meeting, providing he/she is passing the course at the time of the withdrawal. Does not affect the grade point average.
WF = Withdrew Failing
Given if a student officially withdraws after the two-thirds point and is failing at the time of withdrawal: counts as a failing grade in computing the grade point average.
FI = Failure Irregular Withdrawal
Given when a student fails to officially withdraw from a course. Counts as a failing grade in computing the grade point average.
X = Audit
Courses completed with an “Audit” grade carry no semester hours credit and are not counted in the calculation of the grade point average.
N = Unsuccessful Credit/No Credit
Grade given when a student does not successfully complete a course offered on a Credit/No Credit basis. Does not affect the grade point average. Only courses specifically designated by the Curriculum Committee may be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.
Instructors can change a grade up to one semester after the final was issued. Any grade change requests, after one semester following the issue of the grade, will need to be approved by the Committee on Admissions and Credits. To change a grade, the instructor will need to submit a Grade Change Form, or contact the Registrar’s Office.