R
W
AU
IP
TC
LE
AS
EX
NS
Repeated Class
Withdrawn
Audit
In Progress
Transfer Credit
Life Experience Credit
Advanced Standing Credit
Credit by Examination
No Show
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)
Some classes at NWTC are offered on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Credits in these classes
are not included as part of a term/semester credit load, cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite or graduation
requirements, may not be applied toward financial aid benefits and are not considered as units/credits
attempted in computing a grade point average. Students in customized post-secondary training classes
could receive these letter grades if they meet the academic requirements as listed in the class syllabus.
Incomplete (I)
The designation of Incomplete (I) is assigned when a student is unable to complete the class work because
of illness, injury or other extenuating circumstances. The student and instructor will make written
arrangements to remove the Incomplete within the subsequent term/semester. If a grade change form has
not been received in the Enrollment Services Student Records Office by the end of the subsequent
term/semester, the Incomplete grade will be automatically assigned a grade of F. A student will not be
allowed to graduate from NWTC with an Incomplete grade on his/her transcript.
Repeated Class (R)
Credit bearing classes may be repeated whenever a student chooses to do so. The original grade on the
transcript will be replaced with the symbol R and the grade point average calculation removed. The
repeated class grade will be the official transcript grade and a new grade point average calculated. The
most recent grade awarded, whether higher or lower, is the official grade on a student transcript.
Withdrawal (W)
A student who officially withdraws during the first 60% of the class hours will receive a Withdrawal (W)
grade. Beyond that time period, a student must obtain the instructor’s and Dean/Associate Dean’s
signatures by use of the “Request to Withdraw” form.
In Progress (IP)
The College views an In Progress (IP) grade as valid for specific offerings. This grade allows the student
to complete the class during the subsequent semester. The instructor must submit grade change forms in
order to remove the IP grade from the student transcript. A student will not be allowed to graduate with an
In Progress grade on transcript and there is no cumulative grade point average calculation.
Credit for Prior Learning
To receive Transfer Credit (TC), Life Experience Credit (LE), Advanced Standing Credit (AS) or Credit by
Examination (EX), a student must be officially accepted into a program/plan through the College
Admissions process. Students accepted by technical colleges participating in a shared program offered at
NWTC may request Credit for Prior Learning for general education and support classes. The letter grad es
denoting prior learning do not carry point values and cannot be applied toward financial benefits. They
may, however, be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
No Show (NS)
The grade of No Show (NS) is assigned when a student enrolls in a course but does not attend. For full
semester in-person classes (15 weeks), a No Show (NS) grade will be assigned after the second week for
non- attendance. For all other delivery modes, a grade of No Show (NS) is assigned when a student enrolls
but does not attend. For students who do not attend ANY of their enrolled courses, the College retains the
right to withdraw students from all of their courses.
Completing curriculum requirements, completing core classes within a program/plan and maintaining a
certain grade point average are requirements for graduation from the College. A minimum cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 or better and at least 25% of the core credits/units for a program/plan completed
through graded classes are part of these requirements. There may be additional program/plan specific
requirements as approved by the Vice President of Learning.
GRADUATION
Students are eligible for graduation when the following requirements are met:
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