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Poor Grades Will Impact Your GPA

Poor grades can significantly affect your GPA, primarily if you receive an "F" in a 3-credit course. Knowing the right time to drop a class can be crucial for maintaining a strong academic record. Typically, students have 8-9 weeks during a 16-week semester to withdraw with a "W" grade, allowing time to evaluate performance through initial exams. Exercise caution as too many "W" grades can impact financial aid eligibility. This guide explores how a strategic withdrawal can influence your semester GPA positively.

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Poor Grades Will Impact Your GPA

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  1. Poor Grades Will Impact Your GPA Understanding How One 3-credit Letter Grade Can Impact Your Semester Grade Point Average. Created by the Academic and Career Engagement Center of Northwestern State University of Louisiana May 2013

  2. John Doe’s Fall Semester Without “F” With “F" FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GPA, CLICK HERE

  3. Determining whether or not to drop a class • Students usually have 8-9 weeks (during a 16-week semester) to drop a class with a “W” grade. • This window of time allows a student to find out his progress on say, the first two exams of the semester (and possibly a midterm grade), prior to making an informed decision about whether to drop. • Because too many “W” grades can affect financial aid eligibility, caution and good judgment should be used when deciding whether to drop a class. However, if exercised on limited occasions, a “W” (vs. an “F”) can make a big difference in a semester GPA.

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