How Incomplete and Withdrawal Grades Affect GPA
A grade of "I" (Incomplete) is considered work attempted and is computed in the GPA with the same result as a failing grade of "F" until it is replaced with a passing grade, at which point the earned quality points are awarded instead.
Grades of "W" (Withdrew) are not computed in the grade point average, though they remain on the transcript permanently and count toward attempted credit hours.
Source: Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 02:08:00, Revised June 2019 — verified Aug 2026
Transfer Grade Posting and GPA Treatment
Effective Summer 2015, courses appearing on transfer transcripts are posted with the letter "T" in front of the grade (e.g. a transfer grade of "B" appears as "TB"). Transfer credit is awarded for any course in which a passing grade is achieved, including a grade of "D". For students enrolled prior to Summer 2015, only transfer grades of "C" or higher counted, posted as "TR".
Grades from transfer courses are entered on the student's permanent academic record but are not included in the calculation of the student's grade point average at Columbia State.
Source: Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 02:08:00, Revised June 2019 — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Columbia State Community College use?
Where does this Columbia State Community College grade scale come from?
What are Columbia State Community College's GPA rules?
Source: Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 02:08:00, Revised June 2019 — verified Aug 2026
How does Columbia State Community College treat transfer credit?
Source: Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 02:08:00, Revised June 2019 — verified Aug 2026