Academic Policies

Below are links to academic policies that apply to Wharton students. If you have any questions about these policies, please reach out to an advisor in the Undergraduate Division.

Advanced Placement, Transfer Credit, and Credit Away

External Exam Credit (AP, IB,  A-Levels)
Pre-College Course Transfer Credit
Transfer Credit (external transfer students only)
Credit Away (summer courses at other institutions)

Course-Related Policies

Auditing Courses
Class Attendance
College of Liberal & Professional Studies (LPS) Course Credit
Course Load
Course Selection & Drop Period
Double-Counting Courses
Examinations
Incompatible Courses
Independent Study
Retaking Courses
Registration Holds
Withdrawing from a Course
Wharton Learning Agreement

Grade- and GPA-Related Policies

Academic Progression
Academic Standing (including Probation, Drop Warning, etc.)
Changing Grade Mode
Dean’s List
Failing Grades
Grade Grievance Process
Grading System
Graduation Honors
Incomplete Grades
Pass/Fail

Other

Concentration Declaration
Degree Requirements
Dual Degree
Exceptions to Academic Policies (petitions)
External Transfer Residency Requirement
Internal Transfer
Leave of Absence
Part-Time Status for Seniors
Sunset Policy (maximum time to complete the degree)

Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook

The Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook provides a comprehensive listing of academic policies and procedures, academic and research opportunities, and other information that will be useful during your time at Wharton. Students are expected to adhere to the policies outlined in their class’ handbook.

2024-2025 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2023-2024 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2022-2023 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2021-2022 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2020-2021 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2019-2020 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2018-2019 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2017-2018 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2016-2017 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2015-2016 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2014-2015 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2013-2014 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2012-2013 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2011-2012 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2010-2011 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2009-2010 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2008-2009 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2007-2008 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2006-2007 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2005-2006 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2004-2005 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2003-2004 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook
2002-2003 Wharton Undergraduate Student Handbook