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

Assigned at the discretion of the instructor. Course requirements must be completed within one semester following the end of the course, or the grade will automatically convert to an “F.” Failure to enroll in the following semester does not extend the time allowed to complete the work unless the instructor submits an official extension for the incomplete grade. Students are not required to re-register for the course in which the incomplete was assigned.

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 designated by the Curriculum Committee may be taken on a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit basis.

W = Withdrawal

Students who officially withdraw by the last day of classes shall receive a grade of “W”. This will not be computed into the student’s grade point average (GPA).

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 credit hours 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 designated by the Curriculum Committee may be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.