Grading
A grade is assigned for each course in which a student is regularly enrolled. A passing grade may be earned only if the student is enrolled for the duration of the course.
The following grades are used by Texas Wesleyan University:
| Grade |
Description |
Grade Points |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0 |
| B |
Above average |
3.0 |
| C |
Average |
2.0 |
| D |
Below average |
1.0 |
| F |
Failing |
0.0 |
| P |
Passing |
* |
| WF |
Withdrawal Failing |
0.0 |
* Not counted in calculating grade point average (GPA)
The following may appear on the transcript in lieu of a grade but are not included in the GPA calculation:
| AU |
Audit |
* |
| CIP |
Course in Progress |
* |
| CR |
Credit |
* |
| DP |
Dropped |
* |
| I |
Incomplete |
* |
| NR |
No Grade Reported |
* |
| T |
Temporary |
* |
| W |
Withdrawal |
* |
* Not counted in calculating grade point average (GPA)
The grade “I” (incomplete) is given only when the student's work is satisfactory but, for reasons beyond the control of the student, has not been completed. Both students and instructors should note that an “I” is not given in lieu of an “F” (failing). It is the responsibility of the student to confer with the instructor of the course and to complete the prescribed requirements of the course by the designated date shown in the University Academic Calendar. For each “I” assigned, the instructor will file an Incomplete Grade Form with the Office of Student Records. On or before the designated date, the instructor will assign a grade and report it to the Office of Student Records. If a new grade is not reported by the designated date, the “I” will automatically convert to an “F.” Once an “F” is given, it cannot be changed without repeating the course in which it was given. No grade changes may be made after one (1) year from the time the grade was originally issued. This limit also applies to grades issued following completion of an “incomplete” (I) grade.
Undergraduate students enrolled in 7-week terms will have until the designated date shown on the Academic Calendar to remove an Incomplete grade.
MBA Online students must complete and remove the Incomplete grade by the deadline to drop a course during the 7-week session immediately following the session for which the “I” was given.
The grade “T” is a temporary grade assigned if a course extends beyond the regular semester dates. This grade is not used in lieu of an “I” but is given to students who are enrolled in courses in which grades will not be available until after the regular semester ends. Examples of such courses are Weekend University summer courses, EDU 2100, BIO 1413, and certain courses taken abroad.
It is possible for an undergraduate student to take a maximum of five elective courses (15 hours) toward a degree in which she/he may choose to be graded on a “P/F” basis. Courses in which the grades of “P” or “F” are regularly awarded to all students enrolled do not count among these five courses. Students may not choose to receive a grade of “P” or “F” in any course that is a general education curriculum requirement or a specific departmental requirement for a major, a minor, or a certificate. A student may enroll in only one of these five elective courses in any given semester and must have written permission prior to enrolling from her/his major advisor, the instructor, and the dean of the student's major.
A factor in determining a student's grade in any course will be competency in the use of written and spoken English.