Grading Policy
During the first week of class, instructors are expected to make the requirements for each course clear to the students.
Grading Scale
WTU grades on a 4.0 scale.
A = 4.0: Superior work
B = 3.0: Good work
C = 2.0: Satisfactory work
D = 1.0: Passing but less than satisfactory
F = 0.0: Unsatisfactory, no credit given (retake required)
Incomplete and Grade Changes
A grade of Incomplete ('I') may be assigned by the instructor in situations where the student has satisfactorily completed major components of the course and has the ability to finish the remaining work without re-enrolling. The instructor determines the appropriateness of a grade of I, establishes the remaining requirements, and determines a deadline for course completion. These requirements for resolution of the I grade are generally documented with a 'course incomplete' form. All other grades are final and may not be changed.
Students may not audit or informally attend future course sections of a course in order to resolve the course incomplete.
A grade of I in a course needed for graduation must be officially changed to an appropriate grade prior to the due date for grades for the term the student has petitioned to graduate. Students are responsible for ensuring that all grades of I have been changed prior to graduation. After one calendar year has passed, an unresolved grade of I (Incomplete) will become an F. Once a student graduates, no further grade changes are allowed on the enrollment record.
Students participating in military education programs, and in some corporate-sponsored tuition plans, may have other deadlines or 'I' grade stipulations that impact their enrollment and/or tuition reimbursement. These students are responsible for compliance with these third-party requirements. Students must repeat a core course in which an F or W is earned. The student's enrollment history will document both enrollments and grades, but only the most recent grade (repeated course) will be used for GPA calculation.
Grade Appeals
Normally, grade disputes should be resolved between the student and the instructor. Students may discuss any grade with the instructor. A student who believes he/she has received a grade of C or below that is arbitrary or assigned for non-academic reasons may discuss the grade with the appropriate department chair. If the grade dispute is not resolved within one month, the student may appeal the grade to the appropriate academic dean to review the procedures the instructor used in determining the grade. Grade appeals should be addressed in a timely manner, and are not considered after one academic year.
Honors
Honors are accorded at the time of graduation for recipients of baccalaureate degrees.
University-wide academic honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude) are awarded to students who have achieved a high grade point average across the curriculum.
All students whose transcripts include the following will be awarded honors:
(Note: Cumulative grade point average includes all Washington Technology University courses)
- A minimum of 75 graded credit hours at Washington Technology University
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50
The type of honor awarded will be determined on the basis of the following GPAs:
- Those with a cumulative GPA between 3.50-3.69 will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of cum laude.
- Those with a cumulative GPA between 3.70-3.89 will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of magna cum laude.
- Those with a GPA between 3.90 and higher will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of summa cum laude.