Wichita Grading Policy

Wichita State University uses a comprehensive grading scale to assess student performance. The grading scale is as follows:

Grade	Points	Description
A	4.0	Excellent
A-	3.7
B+	3.3
B	3.0	Good
B-	2.7
C+	2.3
C	2.0	Satisfactory
C-	1.7
D+	1.3
D	1.0	Minimum Passing
F	0.0	Failing
CR	–	Credit
NCr	–	No Credit
I	–	Incomplete
IP	–	In Progress
W	–	Withdrawal
WF	0.0	Withdrawal Failing
S	–	Satisfactory (Pass/Fail courses)
U	–	Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail courses)

Example

To calculate a final grade at Wichita State University, consider the following course grades and their respective credit hours:

Course	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
Math 101	B	3	3.0
History 202	A	4	4.0
Biology 150	C+	3	2.3

Final GPA Calculation:

Multiply each course’s grade points by the credit hours:

Math 101: 3.0 x 3 = 9.0
History 202: 4.0 x 4 = 16.0
Biology 150: 2.3 x 3 = 6.9

Add the total grade points: 9.0 + 16.0 + 6.9 = 31.9
Divide by the total credit hours: 31.9 / 10 = 3.19

Final GPA: 3.19

Grading Policy

Incomplete (I) grades are assigned at the instructor’s discretion and must be completed within one year.
Withdrawal (W) grades are given if a student withdraws from a course after the add/drop period but before the withdrawal deadline.
Credit (CR) and No Credit (NCr) grades are used for specific courses as determined by the university.
Satisfactory (S) and Unsatisfactory (U) grades are for Pass/Fail courses.

FAQs

Q1: How is GPA calculated at Wichita State University?
A1: GPA is calculated by multiplying each course’s grade points by the credit hours, summing the total grade points, and dividing by the total credit hours.

Q2: What happens if I get an incomplete (I) grade?
A2: An incomplete grade must be completed within one year, or it will be converted to an F.

Q3: Can I retake a course to improve my grade?
A3: Yes, students may retake a course, and the most recent grade will be used in the GPA calculation.

Q4: How do I withdraw from a course?
A4: Students can withdraw from a course through the university’s online system before the withdrawal deadline. A W grade will be recorded.

Q5: What is the difference between CR/NCr and S/U grades?
A5: CR/NCr grades are for specific courses designated by the university, while S/U grades are for Pass/Fail courses.

Q6: Where can I find more information about Wichita State University’s grading policy?
A6: For detailed information, visit Wichita State University’s official website.

Calculators

Now that you understand Wichita State University’s grading policy, calculate your final grade with our easy-to-use grade calculator or final grade calculator!