OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

"W" Grades

Grades of "W" are placed on courses to indicate that they are in withdrawal status. Courses are in withdrawal status for one of the following reasons:

• they have been dropped after the fifth day of a term
• the student went through the process of Official Withdrawal and had all of their courses for a term dropped

Students are not enrolled in courses with grades of "W", but these courses are part of the students' record and are considered attempted credits. These courses do affect a student's completion rate and also appear on transcripts.

The University policy on withdrawn courses and "W" grades is detailed in the following two documents from the Office of Academic Affairs:

• "W" grades on transcripts
• "W" grades and appeals

Questions concerning grades should be directed to

Records and Grades

(room: WA 132, phone: 389-2577)