How is Academic Standing defined?
Academic Standing is based on the last semester a student is completely graded. Academic Standing is defined as follows:
- Good
Student has met or exceeded a minimum grade point average of 2.000. - Academically Ineligible
Student does not meet the minimum grade point requirement for retention. Determinations of academic ineligibility are made at the end of the spring semester. Students who are declared Academically Ineligible will be allowed to make up deficiencies during this university's summer sessions immediately following the spring semester in which the ineligibility was declared. If such deficiencies are not removed after the completion of the summer sessions, the student will be suspended from the university and must sit out the following fall and spring semesters. A suspended student may reapply for re-enrollment for the following fall semester. Readmission is contingent upon the availability of space. Suspended students may enroll in any summer session. Re-enrollment forms are available in the Admissions Office. To ensure enrollment consideration, students should submit the forms to the Admissions Office by May 1 for the fall semester or December 1 for the spring semester. If a student is allowed to re-enroll, (s)he must meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
Only students within 12 hours of graduating that have been declared academically ineligible for the first time may seek appropriate administrative review of mitigating circumstances for authorization to continue with their studies on a conditional basis. Written permission must be obtained from the appropriate dean prior to the beginning of the semester in which the students wish to enroll.
A second declaration of academic ineligibility will result in dismissal from the university. Eligibility for continued residence or for readmission is restored by completion of sufficient work only during the summer sessions at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. - Academic Warning
Student's cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0. This is only a warning. Student is eligible to return.
What should I do if I am declared academically ineligible?
Contact your academic advisor. Furthermore, any student who does not meet the minimum grade requirement for retention at the conclusion of the spring semester will be allowed to make up deficiencies during UNC Wilmington's summer sessions which immediately follow the spring semester in which he/she was declared ineligible. If such deficiencies are not removed, the student will be suspended from the university.
Can I attend a college near my home to restore my academic eligibility?
No. Since only the hours transfer in from other institutions, and not the grades, you cannot improve your GPA by taking courses elsewhere. In fact, taking hours elsewhere may actually worsen the situation because the minimum GPA required to be retained in good standing increases with the total number of hours the student has attempted at all colleges attended.
What are Quality Hours?
Total hours used to calculate a UNC Wilmington GPA (includes UNC Wilmington passed hours, F's and WF's).
What are Transfer Hours?
Total number of hours of transferable credit UNC Wilmington accepted from courses taken at other schools.
What are Retention Hours?
Total Quality Hours + Transfer Hours
What GPA do I need to remain academically eligible to take courses at UNCW?
| Total Retention Hours (Quality Hrs. + Transfer Hrs.) |
GPA Required to Remain Eligible to Continue at UNCW |
|---|---|
| 1 - 26 27 - 58 59 - 88 89 or more |
1.50 1.75 1.90 2.00 |
How is a GPA calculated?
The GPA is determined by dividing the accumulated number of quality points earned by the accumulated number of quality hours earned.
What are Quality Points?
Point value assigned to each grade value.
What are the grade point values for individual grades?
| Grade | = |
Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | = |
4.00 |
| A- | = |
3.67 |
| B+ | = |
3.33 |
| B | = |
3.00 |
| B- |
= |
2.67 |
| C+ | = |
2.33 |
| C | = |
2.00 |
| C- | = |
1.67 |
| D+ | = |
1.33 |
| D | = |
1.00 |
| D- | = |
0.67 (Passing) |
| F | = |
0.00 (Failure) |
| WF | = |
0.00 (Failure/Late Withdrawal) |
* I, IP, W, NR, Z, and P grades do not have grade point values and do not affect the GPA calculation.
How does my transfer GPA affect my UNC Wilmington GPA?
Transfer courses are NOT calculated in your UNC Wilmington GPA.
How does repeating a course affect my GPA?
Students who receive a grade lower than a 'C' in a course taken at UNC Wilmington may repeat the course at UNC Wilmington. The first five times a student repeats courses the previous grade and hours of credit for the repeated course will not be used in calculating the student's GPA and hours toward graduation. All grades shall remain on the student's transcript.
What happens after my five repeats have been used?
A student who goes beyond the five course repeats will not have the privilege of excluding these grades from the calculation.
Can I replace the "F" with a course taken at another college?
No. Since grades do not transfer, the "F" would remain in your GPA. However, if a student retakes a course at another college and earns a "C" or better, s/he will receive credit for that course. This is not generally advisable, however, since once a student earns a "C" or better in a course at any institution, s/he may NOT retake the course at UNC Wilmington for credit. Therefore, passing the course elsewhere with a "C" creates a situation in which it is impossible for the student to replace his/her original grade of "F" at UNC Wilmington, since a student cannot receive credit for the same course twice.
Where can I go on campus to receive assistance with questions I might have about my GPA?
Your first resource is always your academic advisor.
