About Walden University
Walden University is an accredited online university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. It was founded in 1970 by two teachers who wanted to create a new type of university that would be accessible to students who could not attend traditional classes due to work, family or other commitments. Walden University has always been driven by a mission to provide high-quality, relevant education to working adults.
- Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- It offers more than 80 degree programs in various fields, including business, education, psychology, healthcare, and public administration.
- It has more than 52,000 students from all over the world.
- It has a faculty of more than 3,500 scholars, researchers, and practitioners.
- It is a member of the Laureate International Universities network, which has more than 1 million students from over 80 institutions in 28 countries.
Grading and GPA System
Walden University uses a letter grading system, with the following grades and corresponding grade points:
- A: Excellent (4.0 grade points)
- A-: Very Good (3.7 grade points)
- B+: Good (3.3 grade points)
- B: Satisfactory (3.0 grade points)
- B-: Unsatisfactory (2.7 grade points)
- C+: Poor (2.3 grade points)
- C: Very Poor (2.0 grade points)
- F: Failure (0.0 grade points)
The GPA (grade point average) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of credits attempted. For example, if a student has earned 12 credits with the following grades:
- 3 credits of A (4.0 grade points)
- 6 credits of B (3.0 grade points)
- 3 credits of C (2.0 grade points)
The GPA would be calculated as follows:
- Total grade points: (3 x 4.0) + (6 x 3.0) + (3 x 2.0) = 33
- Total credits attempted: 12
- GPA: 33/12 = 2.75
Conclusion
Walden University is an online university that provides accessible, high-quality education to working adults. Its mission is to help students achieve their academic and professional goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With a faculty of more than 3,500 scholars, researchers, and practitioners, and over 80 degree programs in various fields, Walden University offers a diverse and dynamic learning experience. Its grading and GPA system is based on a letter grading system, which is widely used in American universities.