Academic Record FAQ
- Why can't I see my grades?
A student can only see grades if the instructor has submitted the grade and if the student has submitted all teaching evaluations.
- When will my grades show up on my official transcript?
Your grades will start showing on your official transcript the day after final grade entry has ended for the respective term. For information on how to order an official transcript please click on the transcript link.
- If a course says "Advisor Pending" what should I do?
Your Liberal Arts or major advisor can take action on these requests through the drop/add period. You will remain in the class even if it says advisor pending.
- How do I apply for summer transfer credit?
Please consult the Academic Regulations for information about transfer credit.
- Will my summer transfer credit calculate into the Wesleyan GPA?
Grades earned at another institution will not be reflected in the Wesleyan academic record; only credits may be transferred.
- Why isn't my transfer credit appearing in my academic history?
In order to process transfer credit, a final transcript of the course work must have been received by Wesleyan University. If you have confirmed with the host institution that a transcript was sent, contact the Registrar's office to inquire about the status of your transfer credit.
- When will my non-resident study (NRS) courses/grades from last semester appear in my WesPortal Academic History?
To receive credit, a final transcript of the course work must be received by the Office of Study Abroad. Please contact the Office of Study Abroad to inquire about the status of your NRS or Approved International Study credit.
- How do I get AP and other pre-matriculant credit posted to my academic history?
For information regarding AP and other pre-matriculant credit, review the academic regulations.
For more details about posting AP and other pre-matriculant credit, review more information on the Registrar's website.
- Why do I have an IN on my record?
Please consult the Academic Regulations for information about Incomplete grades.
- Can I repeat a course for credit?
For information relevant to repeating courses, please view the Academic Regulations.
- A course that I never attended is appearing in my academic history/schedule. Who should I contact?
If you are a current student, please contact your class year Dean as soon as possible. If you have already graduated, your academic record has been sealed and no modifications may be made.
- A course that I am currently enrolled in is not appearing in my academic history or schedule. What should I do?
Please contact your class year Dean as soon as possible.
- Does Wesleyan calculate the GPA in the Major?
No. Wesleyan calculates a cumulative GPA for all courses taken and not specific courses in the Major.
I believe that my GPA is too low for this semester. How is the GPA calculated?
The GPA is cumulative and not by term. The 4.0 GPA is a converted GPA. The formula we use is (WESGPA - 55) / 10.
- I dropped a course. Why it is still showing in my WesPortal Academic History?
If the course was dropped after the drop/add period it is a withdrawal. The course remains on the Academic History and is assigned a grade of "W".
- Can I change the grading mode of a class?
For courses in which students have a choice of grading mode, students may change the grading mode through the deadline, as posted in the Academic Calendar.
- Can I change the cross-listing of a class?
Changes to cross-listing may only be made during the drop/add period.
- Does a course need to be taken Graded to count towards the General Education Expectations?
No, a course with a general education designation taken for a grading mode credit/unsatisfactory may count toward general education if the student successfully completes the course.
- Whom should I contact if I have additional questions about my academic record/schedule?
Please send a detailed email to registrar@wesleyan.edu. A staff member from the Registrar's Office will respond as soon as possible.