It’s already week 7 of Fall term and class grades are beginning to stabilize, so now is the time to ask yourself: “Are my grades where I want them to be?” and “Should I allow this course to affect my GPA?” If you answered no to either of these questions, talk to your advisor and see if it is possible to S/U a troublesome class, or even withdraw from it.
To S/U a class means changing from the traditional A-F grading basis to a satisfactory/unsatisfactory one. If you choose to do this, you need to fill out the Change of Grading Basis Form and have it signed by your advisor. A grade of an “S” or a “U” has no grade point equivalency and will not be calculated into your overall GPA.
A withdrawn course will appear on your transcript with a grade of W. The W grade does not affect your GPA. The W grade indicates that the course was withdrawn after the drop period. To withdraw from a class, there also needs to be documentation of approval. This is called a Late Change of Registration Petition. This also needs an instructor’s signature and is highly recommended to have an advisor’s signature as well.
The deadline to S/U or Withdraw from a class is Friday, November 14!
If you have any questions, please contact the Student Services Office, located in Peavy 250 or call 541-737-1594.
