Grade Palette
WAOL instructors must submit grades using the following grades only:
A+ 4.0
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
F 0.0
Key points
• Only the exact decimals above may be used to help letter grade schools translate grades.
• Some campuses with letter grades may not allow +/- grading or might have other options not in the palette above.
• P/NP or S/U - Pass or Satisfactory: The minimum achievement for a P or S equivalent to a 2.0.
• For non-passing grades, the last date of attendance must be provided. Also, if a student ceased to attend prior to the end of the term, the last date of interaction must be provided. If the student did participate up to the end of the class/term, enter the last day of the term.
• W Drops/Withdrawals - These are system-assigned grades that are not assigned by the instructors. To avoid conflicts with home campus refund policies and variations regarding the administrative drop, again the procedures of the home institution apply.
• V Grades - Not all colleges use the V or Z grade as an instructor or unofficial withdrawal. You may assign this grade to students who have not completed coursework; however, you should know that some colleges would translate a V or Z into an F.
Please remember if you do wish to use the V grade, or have a non-passing grade, you must supply us with the last date of attendance
Incomplete grades
Incomplete grades indicate that the instructor has given permission to the student to complete the requirements of a course at a later date based upon extenuating circumstances. The student must have prior completed work of passing quality to be considered for the incomplete option. An incomplete agreement or contract must be completed by the student and instructor.
The Incomplete procedures and deadlines of the home institution take precedence. However, the deadline may be determined by the instructor to be earlier than the home institution. If the deadline given by the instructor is later than the home campus deadline, the student may petition the home institution for an extension.