Here you will find information on grading policies and grading timelines at the University of Washington along with the grade related forms you need to fill out. You will also find here explanations of grades such as the incomplete and the x- grade. This includes explanations of how some grade options can help you deal with underprepared students you might find forced to stay in your class because of the current Add/Drop policy.

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UW Grade Reporting

Presents the goals and philosophy of the UW in setting their timelines and policies for grading.
 

Students' Legal Rights

Summarizes some of the lesser known rights students have surrounding grading. You are liable if you deny a student their rights.
 

Add/Drop Policy Options

Gives grading alternatives which might help faculty deal with situations that can arise because of the add/drop policy.
 

Quarterly Timelines

Lists the due dates for grades each quarter and the rationale behind those due dates.
 

Appeal of Grade

A student who believes that the instructor erred in the assignment of a grade, or who believes a grade recording error or omission has occured must pursue resolution no later than the end of the following quarter (not including summer quarter). The process involves up to two steps; first a discussion with the instructor, and, second, failing resolution there, a written appeal within 10 days to the chair (or dean, in some instances). The complete process is delineated in the University Handbook, Vol. IV, Part 3, Chapter 11, Section 2.
 

Definition of Grades

Provides the official definition of grades given at the UW.
 

Incompletes

Describes when an incomplete can be given and how it is useful.
 

X-grades

Describes when an X-grade can be given and how it is useful.
 

CR/NC & S/NS

Describes when a course can be taken for credit but not for a numerical grade.
 

Annotated Faculty Grade Form

Allows you to click on different portions of the grade report form and find out more about that option.
 

 

Change of Grade

This page describes how to change a grade posted in error or to convert an Incomplete to a grade.