Midterm Grades
Midterm grades (formerly Early Academic Assessment or EAA) are one of the tools used by Wayne State University to assist our undergraduate students' academic success and therefore to help the university retain its students.
Beginning the third week but no later than the end of the seventh week of each fall and winter semester midterm grades must be entered for ALL students enrolled in 3999 level (and lower) courses. The dates for midterm grades are published in the Academic and Registration Calendar.
After consulting with faculty and advisors, the university changed the grading system for midterm grades. Instructors must enter regular grades (A through F, and U, etc.) in place of the old EAA grades (-H, -E, -L, -P, etc.). These grades are entered in Academica as midterm grades. By issuing standardized grades, it is expected that students will have a better indicator of their progress in their coursework.
Grades assigned through the midterm grading process do not affect a student's GPA. It is merely an indication of how a student is performing at that point in the semester in order to provide an opportunity for early and meaningful intervention. It is not necessary to enter a last date of attendance for midterm grading.
Students will receive notification from the Vice Provost when midterm grades have been entered.
Questions related to midterm grading should be directed to your school, college or program's Midterm Grades Coordinator or to Kelly Dormer.