Withdrawal Grading

Aspen University classifies a withdrawal differently based on the circumstances of the withdrawal.

“W” (Student Initiated Withdrawal)

A grade of “W” is awarded when a student withdraws from a course after the first 7 days, but before Day 39 for an 8-week course (70% of the course length). The “W” is not factored into the student’s GPA calculation, but counts against their Course Completion Rate as attempted credits. In this circumstance, the effective date is the date that the student notified Aspen University of their intent to withdraw from their course.

“WA” (Administrative Withdrawal)

A grade of “WA” is awarded when a student does not meet the academic participation requirements for the course. The “WA” is not factored into the student’s GPA calculation, but counts against their Course Completion Rate as attempted credits. In this circumstance, the effective date is the date Aspen University administratively withdrew the student from their course.

GPA Calculation

A student’s GPA is calculated by multiplying the course’s credit hours by the Letter Grade GPA value, which produces a weighted Grade Value for each course. The weighted Grade Value of each course is totaled and then divided by the sum of all course credit hours. “W”, “WA”, or “P” grades are not factored into the GPA calculation.

All masters and doctoral degree seeking students must successfully complete their program requirements and earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate.

All associate’s and bachelor’s degree seeking students must successfully complete their program requirements and earn an overall GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate.