Grading Policy

The following are included in hours attempted, but not earned:

Administrative Withdrawal (AW)

WCTC reserves the right to withdraw you from a course for policy violations or extenuating circumstances. If expelled, you will receive the “AW” grade for all credit courses or a “NG” grade for all noncredit courses. “AW” and “NG” grades will appear on your transcript. Refunds will be issued at the College's discretion.

Withdrawal (W)

After the refund period, you may withdraw from a course up to 75 percent of the course duration. A withdrawal (W) will appear on your academic transcript. The “W” grade is not included in your GPA and is not counted in credits earned toward graduation. If you withdraw after the refund period, you are fully responsible for tuition and fees. Instructors will not initiate a student-requested withdrawal. An instructor may withdraw you, up to 75 percent of course duration, for violation of course policy. An instructor will assign a “W.” After 75 percent of course duration, a letter grade other than a “W” will be assigned.

Incomplete (I)

An instructor may, at their discretion, award an Incomplete grade in a course when there are extenuating circumstances that prevent the student from completing on time. The student must be passing the course, and it is determined that the student would be able to complete the remaining work of the course with minimal intervention on behalf of the instructor. Incompletes are generally awarded after the last day to withdraw has passed. An incomplete requires mutual agreement between the student and instructor.

It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor to fulfill all remaining course requirements. Failure to make such arrangements or to complete the required coursework may result in the incomplete converting to a failing (F) grade.
 
All incomplete coursework must be completed by the end of the subsequent 8-week term (Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, or Summer). At the instructor’s discretion, an earlier deadline for completion of coursework may be imposed.  

An Incomplete grade may affect a student’s eligibility for financial aid, academic standing, course registration and academic progression in the subsequent semester, including enrollment in courses for which the incomplete course is a prerequisite.

Not included in hours earned or attempted:

Course Audit (AU)

Only credit courses may be audited; you will receive AU as a final grade. As an audit student, you may attend class but are not required to take examinations and do not receive credit for the class. You are still responsible for tuition and fees. An audited course appears on your record with the grade AU. A grade of AU does not count toward a degree or diploma, nor does it fulfill a course prerequisite.

To audit a course, you must make an agreement with the instructor. You may elect to change from credit to audit if you adhere to the following guidelines:

• You may audit a course, with the consent of the instructor, during the first 50 percent of the course duration.
• After 50 percent of course duration, you may audit if you are passing the course.
• If you wish to withdraw from a course, you must contact Registration.
• You must adhere to the WCTC drop policy and 75 percent course completion rules.
• You must adhere to all rules and regulations regarding attendance.
• You may not, at a later date, change to credit status.
• Auditing a course may affect your financial aid status.

Transcripted Credit Audit (TA)

If you are a high school student enrolled in Transcripted Credit classes at your high school, you may receive an audit grade (TA).

Noncredit/Continuing Education Classes

• Continuing Education classes report either Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). 
• Non-credit courses report only a No Grade (NG).