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UW Grade Reporting Policies and Rationale  
Students depend on grades for their academic survival. They need them to:
  • prove satisfactory academic progress
  • fulfill prerequisite requirements for registration
  • remain elegible for athletic programs
  • receive appropriate honors
  • remain eligible for scholarships
  • remain eligible for financial aid and other government-sponsored programs like veterans' benefits
  • graduate

The University's goal is to provide students with grades in time for them to meet deadlines regarding the fulfillment of their academic obligations. We do this by:

  • encouraging instructors to submit grades in a timely manner
  • finding the most efficient means to correct errors

Grades will scan in a timely and efficient manner if you observe these guidelines:

  • Fill out all forms carefully and completely
  • Use a #2 pencil
  • Verify that you are in compliance with UW policies regarding S/NS, CR/NC, X, and I.


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