The number of grade points received in any one course is obtained
by multiplying the course grade (in quality points) by the number of
credits in the course; e.g., a grade “A-” in a three-credit course
equals 11.1 quality points (3 x 3.7). The GPA (Grade Point Average)
is computed by dividing the total of the quality points received in a
specified number of courses by the total number of credits in those
courses. The adjusted GPA is the grade point average as adjusted to
account for grades from courses which are repeated or which substitute
for courses in the individual’s academic record.

Official grades used by Wheeling Jesuit University and their grade
point equivalents are as follows:

A	4.0	Excellent
A-	3.7
B+	3.3
B	3.0	Good
B-	2.7
C+	2.3
C	2.0	Average
C-	1.7
D+	1.3
D	1.0	Passing
F	0.0	Failure
Fa	0.0	Failure for excessive absences
I	Not computed	Incomplete (must be removed)
W	Not computed	Approved withdrawal
WP	Not computed	Approved withdrawal; passing at timeof withdrawal
WF	Not computed	Approved withdrawal; failing at time of withdrawal
X	Not computed	Uncompleted – must reregister for course next semester
Cr	Not computed	Credit for course
NCr	Not computed	No credit for course
NG	Not computed	Grade not reported by the instructor

NOTE: While C-, D+, and D may be passing for an individual performance, an AVERAGE of C (2.0) is required for graduation.

At the end of a semester a teacher may assign a grade of “I” if, at
the time the grade is submitted, the student is passing the course, but
because of unusual or emergency circumstances (e.g., illness), has
further work to submit. An incomplete grade may be assigned only
if a student has completed all of the course work assigned and due
before the last day for course withdrawal (WP-WF). Incompletes
may not be given simply for the purpose of improving a grade by
doing additional work. To receive a grade of “I” a student must
obtain from the Registrar’s office a “Petition to Receive an
Incomplete” form to fill out and submit to the instructor for
approval. The instructor will then turn in this form with his or her
final grades at the end of the semester. In the absence of such a
request, the instructor must give a final grade. A grade of “I” not
converted to a final grade by the end of the third week of the following
semester will automatically be changed to a grade of “F.”

A grade of “X” will be assigned in courses which by their nature
normally require work to be done over the course of the entire year
(e.g., Senior Seminar, independent study projects, clinical
practicum). If the “X” is not removed by the end of the following
semester, a grade of “F” is recorded on the student’s permanent
record.

Transfer of Credit

For currently enrolled students, see Summer Session, p. 24; for
students transferring into the University, see Transfer Policies, p. 8.

Pass/Fail Option

Juniors and seniors with cumulative GPA’s of 2.5 or better may
register for one course each semester on a credit/non-credit basis,
provided that the course is not one required in the core curriculum or
in the student’s major or minor. This choice on the part of the student
must be indicated at the time of registration, and may not be altered
during the progress of the course. For passing work in the course, the
mark of “Cr” and the credit-hours received are recorded on the student’s
permanent record; if the student does not pass the course, the
mark of “NCr” is recorded on the permanent record, but hours
attempted are not recorded. The marks of “Cr” and “NCr” are not
computed in the GPA. Once a student has registered for a class as
pass/fail, he or she cannot, at a later date, request that the class be
taken for a grade.

Repetition of Courses

Students may repeat a course one time if they receive a grade of
C- or lower, or if they need a higher grade to meet the specifically
stated requirements to enter or continue in a major or a program.
Students who choose this option must complete the identical course
(or, with the approval of the appropriate dean, its close approximation),
and must secure the written approval of the advisor before
retaking the course.

Students may not repeat a core course in which they receive a
grade higher than a C-, or any course other than those stated in this
policy, without permission of the Academic Life Committee. If a student
repeats a course, both grades will appear on the transcript, but only
the highest grade will be factored into the student’s adjusted GPA.

Access to Grades

Grade reports are released at the end of each term to students and
advisors. Grades and other academic records are also available to
duly constituted University committees, which may include one or
more students acting in official capacities. Grades will also be
released to parents if a student has signed a waiver form filed in the
Registrar’s Office. This waiver form permits parents access to the
academic record for the duration of the student’s enrollment. Parents
may also gain access to academic records with proof of dependency.

Examinations and Tests

Semester grades are based upon regular exercises, quizzes, tests,
the student’s class participation (depending upon the instructor’s
policy), and the final examination in the course. At least one formal
test (of an hour’s duration) or equivalent evaluation will be given in
each course each half-semester, exclusive of any quizzes and of the
final examination. Except for seminars, a formal final examination
is required for each course offered in a semester, to be given at the
time and place designated in the examination schedule published by
the Registrar’s office.