Grades without Associated Grade Points

Abbreviation Meaning Effect on GPA 

AU

Course Audit

No effect on GPA.

EX

Credit by Exam

Course credit achieved by exam.

I

Incomplete

No effect on GPA until four weeks after the end date of course. Grade becomes F if letter grade is not received within the four-week period or formal arrangements for completion are not made.

IP

In Progress

Represents a course in which the student is currently registered.

N

No Report or In Progress

No grade report received or course in progress.

P

Pass

Represents work was completed at or above the passing standard in a pass/fail course but is not included in the GPA calculation.

F

Fail

Represents work was completed at lower than the passing standard in a pass/fail course but is not included in the GPA calculation.

PL

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit achieved by demonstrated learning experience.

R

Repeated Course

Designates a course repeated for grade betterment. The prior grade is removed from cumulative GPA calculation.

T

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit from a course taken at another institution of higher learning that is accepted at Bellin College.

WF

Withdrawal/Failing

Withdrawal from a course after the sixth week of a 15-week semester or after 40% of the course has been completed.

W

Withdraw

Dropped course before 40% of course is completed. No effect on GPA.