A "W" grade indicates that a student has withdrawn from a course. It is GPA-neutral, meaning it does not affect the student's grade point average.
In more detail:
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Withdrawal Notation: Instead of receiving a standard letter grade (A, B, C, etc.), the student's transcript will show a "W" for the course.
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GPA Impact: The "W" does not factor into the calculation of the student's GPA. It is neither a passing nor failing grade in terms of GPA.
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Credit Impact: The student does not earn course credit for a class from which they have withdrawn.
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Timing is Key: There's usually a specific deadline to withdraw from a course and receive a "W." Withdrawing after this deadline might result in a failing grade (typically an "F"). Check with your academic institution for their specific withdrawal policies and deadlines.
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Reason for Withdrawal: Generally, the reason for withdrawing is not noted on the transcript.
In summary, a "W" grade is a neutral indicator that a student withdrew from a class, leaving no positive or negative mark on their GPA but also granting no credit for the course.
