NOT INCLUDED in GPA

The following are the grades that are not included in the GPA calculation:

Implications of Grades: Incompletes (IN), withdrawals (WD), administrative withdrawal (ZW), no pass (NP), no credit (NC).

Although these grades/outcomes are not included in the GPA calculation, they do impact the student’s SAP and financial aid eligibility. For an explanation, see the Empire State College statements on Eligibility for New York State Financial Aid and Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid.

Prior to Fall 1 2015Prior to Fall 1 2015Effective Fall 1 2015Effective Fall 1 2015 
Grades/ OutcomesQuality PointsGrades/ OutcomesQuality PointsDescription
FC
Full credit		 None P
Pass		 None C- or better achievement
NC
No Credit		 None NP
No Pass		 None Less than C- achievement
IN
Incomplete		 None IN
Incomplete		 None Student has requested, and been granted, by the instructor, additional time to complete study/course activities. (See grade for further information.- ;LINK TO GRADE)
ZW
Administrative withdrawal		 None ZW
Administrative withdrawal		 None Withdrawal by instructor due to lack of academic engagement. (See grade for further information. LINK TO GRADE)
WD
Withdrawal		 None WD
Withdrawal		 None Student submits official withdrawal from the study/course (See grade rationale for further information.)