Grades, Grade Points
(institution grade point average, grade point average for graduation, course repeat).
The following grading system is used:
Grade |
Quality Points |
|
A |
Excellent |
4 |
B |
Good |
3 |
C |
Satisfactory |
2 |
D |
Passing |
1 |
F |
Failing |
0 |
WF |
Withdrew failing |
0 |
W |
Withdrew passing |
0 |
WM |
Military Withdrawal |
0 |
I— |
This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work, but, for non-academic reasons beyond his or her control, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. A student must remove an "I" grade during the succeeding semester of enrollment or within one year, whichever comes first; otherwise, the grade will be changed to "F". An instructor who assigns a grade of "I" must submit with final grade (through his or her dean) two copies of a statement indicating the level of performance (A,B,C,D) excluding the missed work and the work that must be done to remove the "I" grade. The Registrar's Office files one copy in the student's permanent record and sends one to the appropriate department chair. The instructor retains a copy. It is the responsibility of the student receiving the "I" grade to see the instructor or department chair (if the instructor is not available) regarding the work to be completed. |
WM— |
This symbol indicates a student was permitted to withdraw under the Board of Regents policy for military service refunds. The use of this symbol indicates that this student was permitted to withdraw without penalty at any time during the term. |
W— |
(Withdrew Passing)-This symbol indicates that the student withdrew by midpoint of the semester or the term the course was offered (excluding final examinations). Except in cases of hardship that are approved by the appropriate college dean, students may not withdraw with a grade of W after the midpoint of the total grading period. A course in which the W is received is not included in the calculation of the grade point average. |
WF— |
Withdrew, Failing |
S— |
This symbol indicates that credit has been given for completion of degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol is approved for thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship, proficiency requirements in graduate programs, and a few other courses authorized by the Chancellor. |
U— |
This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in an attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol is approved for thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship, proficiency requirements in graduate programs, and a few other courses authorized by the Chancellor. |
V— |
This symbol indicates that a student was given permission to audit a course. The audit student is regarded as an official visitor for the purpose of reserving a seat in a course. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice versa. (Additional information is available in Chapter IV, "Auditors.") |
IP— |
This symbol indicates that credit has not been given in courses that require a continuation of work beyond the semester for which the student signed up for the course. The use of this symbol is approved for dissertation and thesis hours and project courses. With the exception of Learning Support courses, this symbol cannot be used for other courses. This symbol cannot be substituted for an "I" (incomplete). IP grades may not be changed to other grades. |
K— |
This symbol indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit by examination program approved by West Georgia (CLEP, AP, Proficiency, etc.). |
The institution grade point average is calculated by dividing the number of hours scheduled in courses attempted in which a grade of A,B,C,D,F, or WF was received into the number of grade points earned on those hours scheduled with adjustments for repeated courses according to the policies in place when the course was initially attempted. A grade of WF counts as an F. GPA's are truncated, not rounded up. The institution grade point average is recorded on the student's permanent record. Remedial credit shall in no way affect the institution grade point average.
