Auxiliary Grades

The following Auxiliary Grades are not used in the computation of the Grade Point Average:

W: Student-initiated withdrawal from a course at any time prior to completion of the drop deadline (60% of the course) does not affect GPA. This can be initiated by the instructor if the student, because of extenuating circumstances, is unable to initiate the process (e.g., catastrophic illness or injury, job transfer to another state).

WP: Student-initiated withdrawal from a course after the drop deadline (60% of the course) if the student has a passing grade at time of drop as determined by the instructor. WP does not affect GPA, and can be initiated by the instructor if the student, because of extenuating circumstances, is unable to initiate the process (e.g., catastrophic illness or injury, job transfer to another state).

AU: A course taken as an audit does not earn credit and cannot be used to meet graduation requirements. Admission by permission of the instructor. Not all courses can be taken for audit.

I: Incomplete grade. This indicates that a student has not completed a major course assignment due to extraordinary circumstances. It is not used to give an extension of time for a student delinquent in meeting course responsibilities. The “I” grade is not calculated into the GPA. However, all work must be completed by the end of the third week of the subsequent semester or the grade defaults to an F. See full "Incomplete Grade Policy" elsewhere in the College catalogue.

P: Pass (not calculated into GPA)

NP: No Pass; unsatisfactory (not calculated into GPA)

CS: Continuing Study. Allows the student to re-register for a developmental course if competencies have not been met by end of the course. Intended for students who have demonstrated progress and a commitment to succeeding in the course but who need more time to achieve competencies. This does not affect GPA.

The following Auxiliary Grades are used in the computation of the Grade Point Average:

WF: Student initiated withdrawal from a course after the drop deadline (60% of the course); student has a failing grade at time of drop, as determined by the instructor. Calculates in GPA as an “F.”

AF: Instructor or administrator initiated withdrawal at any time for reasons other than poor grade performance—e.g., failure to meet attendance requirements as published in the instructor’s syllabus. The grade may also be issued if a student registered in a clinic, practicum, internship or lab is deemed unsafe or performing in an unsatisfactory manner as determined by an evaluation by a faculty member/agency supervisor in accordance with department criteria and procedure. Calculated in GPA as an “F.”