WGU Grading Scale Lecture Notes

I. Purpose

• Explains the grading scale at Western Governors University (WGU).
• Applicable to all WGU students.

II. References

• Academic and Financial Appeals Information
• Clinical Experiences in Nursing Programs
• Explanation of Grade Equivalent of B
• Incomplete Course Policy
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Teachers College: Posting of Grades for Clinical Experiences
• Transfer Credit Evaluations
• Tuition Information for Part-Time Enrollment

III. Definitions

• Dropped: Course removed from registration, not counted in attempted units.
• In Progress: Course not completed within the Term, requires more than one Term.
• Incomplete: Arrangement to complete course later, final assessment deferred.
• Not Passed: Required assessments not completed by Term end.
• Pass: Successful completion, grade equivalent of B or better (3.00 on 4.00 scale).
• Requirement Satisfied: Satisfied through alternate coursework.
• Term: Six-month period, classes start monthly.
• Transfer: Equivalent coursework or certifications recognized.
• Withdrawn: Course or university exit before Term end.

IV. Policy

• Competency-based model, degrees earned by demonstrating competencies.
• No GPA calculated; Pass equivalent to "B" or better.
• Transcripts reflect academic competencies.
• Grades include Pass, Not Passed, In Progress, Dropped, Withdrawn.
• Grades of Not Passed/Withdrawn affect academic progress.
• Grade reports exclude transfer credit.

V. Procedures

• Passed: Successful course completion.
• Not Passed: Unsuccessful course completion by Term end.
• Requirement Satisfied: Courses completed outside of Term.
• Withdrawn: Course not completed by Term end.
• Dropped: Course dropped within Term.
• Incomplete: Temporary grade, replaced by "Passed" or "Not Passed."
• In Progress (IP): Course not completed within Term, spans more than one Term.
  • Must be completed within two Terms.
  • Certain eligibility criteria for IP marks.
  • Included in Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation.

Policy Maintenance Information

• Policy: Grading Scale
• Responsible Department: Office of the Registrar
• Effective Date: 03/19/2014
• Approved Date: 03/19/2014
• Recent revisions by Penny Ramirez and Pilar Hays.

Note: These notes summarize the WGU grading scale policy, including definitions, the grading process, and associated procedures.