Understanding the “W” Grade

Students often ask us, “what does a grade of ‘W’ mean on my transcript?”

It means you dropped a course after the 1st week of the semester, after the end of the add-drop period. Each semester the registrar provides specific deadlines for dropping a course “with a ‘W’ instead of an ‘F.’” – be sure to review the current academic calendar for specific dates and times.

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