At Penn State, course grades are computed by weighing a certain percentage for lesson submissions and a percentage for examinations. The introduction to your course study guide or course Web site explains the grading for your World Campus course. (Individual instructors' grading scales may vary slightly.)
The grades A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D, and F represent a scale from "excellent" to "failing" and are assigned the following grade-point equivalents:
| A |
= |
4.00 |
| A- |
= |
3.67 |
| B+ |
= |
3.33 |
| B |
= |
3.00 |
| B- |
= |
2.67 |
| C+ |
= |
2.33 |
| C |
= |
2.00 |
| D |
= |
1.00 |
| F |
= |
0.00 |
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading Option (Pass/Fail)
Students who do not want to receive a letter grade for a credit course may choose the satisfactory/unsatisfactory (SA/UN) grading system subject to the regulations of the University and the students' degree programs (policy 49-60).
Students who do not want to receive a letter grade for a credit course may choose the satisfactory/unsatisfactory (SA/UN) grading system subject to the regulations of the University and the students' degree programs ().
- Students should consult with their adviser prior to processing; some colleges have restrictions on this grading option.
- Satisfactory/unsatisfactory courses are not used in computing grade-point average.
- Courses taken through the satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading option are considered part of a student's credit load when qualifying for financial aid.
- General Education courses may not be taken under this option.
- Students cannot enroll for more than 2 satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade option courses per semester.
- Baccalaureate degree candidates are allowed a total of 12 SA/UN credits per college career.
- Associate degree candidates are allowed a total of 6 SA/UN credits per college career.
Process
- Must be processed between the 11th and 21st calendar days of the semester or during the same percentage of time during the summer sessions.
- Complete a Registration Drop/Add Form and indicate SA/UN beside the course you wish to take as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
- Submit the completed form to the World Campus office.
Grade Reporting
Your course instructor will assign a final grade when you have completed all of your required lessons and examinations. Your grade is then forwarded to the Office of the University Registrar, where it is entered on your permanent academic record (transcript).
Your course instructor will assign a final grade when you have completed all of your required lessons and examinations. Your grade is then forwarded to the , where it is entered on your permanent academic record (transcript).
World Campus students who have a Penn State Access Account and a credit transcript can obtain their grades through eLion.
If you wish to receive a grade mailer, you may have one mailed to your home address. You can request a grade mailer in eLion. You will not receive a grade report by mail unless you make the request prior to the last day of class of the semester.
