Grades for Withdrawal

A final course grade of Withdrew (“W”) is not included in CGPA computations but does affect completion rate.

Grade Changes

• Degree students only:A final course grade can be appealed up to one full semester following the issuance of the original final course grade. The form for instructors to use is available from Dean of Academic Affairs and Library or the Registrar. Once made, a final course grade change is binding. If the instructor assigning the original final course grade is unavailable, the Dean of Academic Affairs and Library, in consultation with the appropriate department lead, may change a final course grade.

• ESL students:ESL students may appeal a grade for one calendar week after the term ends. The form for instructors to use is available from Dean of Academic Affairs and Library or the Executive Director of International English or the Registrar. Once made, a final course grade change is binding. If the instructor assigning the original final course grade is unavailable, the Executive Director of International English, in consultation the registrar and Dean of Academic Affairs and Library, may change a final course grade.

Definition of the Unit of Credit

One semester credit hour equals, at a minimum, 15 classroom hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, or 45 hours of practicum. The formula for calculating the number of semester credit hours for each course is: (hours of lecture/15) + (hours of lab/30) + (hours of practicum/45). A “clock (contact) hour” of lecture includes a minimum instructional time of 50 minutes of supervised or directed instruction and appropriate break(s).