<p>Yes, annual awards here as well. RPI (at least at the time) has no minimum GPA for merit renewal. At WPI, not sure of the exact details, but it’s something along the lines of not NRing more than one class per year (or passing 11 of the typical 12 classes). Grades at WPI are A, B, or C. A failed class is referred to as “No Record” and doesn’t appear on the student’s transcript. The policy is stated on merit awards.</p>