A Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numeric indicator for a student's academic performance, calculated on a scale of 4.0. Most courses at the University of Wyoming changed from a plus-minus system to a simple letter grade system in 2019. Courses required for USP or major will need to be completed with a C or better to count toward a degree.
Letter Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Points |
A |
99-100% |
4.00 |
B |
80-89% |
3.00 |
C |
70-79% |
2.00 |
D |
60-69% |
1.00 |
F |
<60% |
0.00 |
Your midterm and final grades will be available on WyoWeb as soon as they are submitted by your instructors each semester. They may be found on the “Student Resources” tab, in the “Student Grades” channel. Do not rely on the grades posted within the Canvas course shell (WyoCourses) for each of your courses since some instructors do not update those grades as regularly as others.
The Advising, Career, and Exploratory Studies (ACES) Center in Knight Hall offers both career counseling and career services. Career counseling allows students to meet with a trained counselor to identify what they want in life in order to enable them to select a major, to set career goals, and to obtain them. Career services equip students with training as they prepare for their careers, including job fairs, interview workshops, building a resume, personal coaching appointments, and resources regarding parternships and jobs. In addition, several colleges at UW offer tailored career coaching for their particular field.
Student Health Insurance is designed to help students maintain good health throughout their academic study and decrease the financial burden that can be caused by unexpected health expenses. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees elected to offer a program which had the least impact on the students, yet still maintain a comprehensive program at a reasonable cost. University of Wyoming Student Health Insurance is provided through UnitedHealthcare StudentResources. The deadline to make any changes to your insurance choice is the add/drop deadline. For all international students, you are automatically enrolled in the student medical insurance each semester so you must waive the insurance by the add/drop deadline. The insurance includes a $400 deductible and $7,150 out-of-pocket maximum. For more information, see Student Health Insurance.