Policy
04.02.160 Grading - Curriculum
Requirements for degrees and diplomas are computed not only in semester hours credit but also in grade points, the numerical equivalents of the letter grades earned by the student. The grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted at WPCC. Calculation of the GPA for graduation purposes is based only on those courses that apply toward the degree or diploma. If a course is repeated, only the points and credit hours earned in the most recent attempt will be used in the computation of the GPA to determine eligibility for graduation.
Grade Significance Grade Points
| Grade | Significance | Grade Points (per semester hour credit) |
| A | Superior accomplishment of course objectives | 4 |
| B | Exellent accomplishment of course objectives | 3 |
| C | Good accomplishment of course objectives | 2 |
| D | Fair accomplishment of course objectives | 1 |
| F | Unsatisfacotry accomplishment of course objectives | 0 |
Other Grades:
When the following grades are recorded, neither the grade, credit, nor hours attempted will be considered in computing the grade point average (GPA) for graduation:
| W | Withdrawal. The “W” will be given to any student withdrawing from a course up through the 50% for that class. After the half-way point, a “W” grade will be recorded if the student was satisfactorily achieving course objectives at the time of withdrawal, otherwise a grade of “F” may be recorded. |
| IW | Same as above, but withdrawal is initiated by instructor. |
| I | a student from completing course objectives. It is given only with a commitment by the student to remove the deficiency by the end of the following semester (not including summer term). At that time, the “I” can be changed to “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F”. If a student does not remove the deficiency by the end of the following semester, the grade will automatically change to “F”. A student with two incompletes in a given semester will ordinarily be expected to take a reduced load until all work is completed satisfactorily. Students will not be allowed to register for a course or courses in which the “Incomplete” course is a prerequisite until the student receives a passing grade for the prerequisite course. |
| SC | Satisfactory Completion of courseobjectives on Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading system. |
| NC | Non-Satisfactory Completion of course objectives on Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading system |
| NS | No Show. A “NS” will be recordedfor any student who registers for a course and does not attend at least one class meeting prior to the 10% point for that class. |
| AU | Audit. See Policy 05.02.030 Auditing |
| CS | Continued Study. Incomplete accomplishment of course objectives. The student mustre-enroll and continue study in the course to receive credit. |
| CR | See Policy 04.01.080 Credit for Prior Learning and Procedure 04.01.080.a Credit for Exam |
Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grades:
Specified courses, as shown in the Course Descriptions section of the General Catalog, will be offered on a Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory basis. Courses offered as SC/NC must have the prior written approval of the appropriate Division Dean and the Registrar. A current list of these courses will be maintained in the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Workforce Development’s Office. Students may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Workforce Development at the beginning of a course to be graded on an A, B, C, D, F scale. SC/NC grades and hours earned will not be considered in computing grade point averages.
Adopted: June 7, 2022