FAQ - Grades

Q: What grade is considered a passing grade?

A grade of D (1.0) is considered passing but not satisfactory. That is, you will receive course credit for a class in which you receive a "D", but you must have a minimum of a C (2.0) average to be considered as making satisfactory academic progress. An overall average of less than 2.0 will keep you from graduating and may also jeopardize your financial aid.

Q: May I repeat a course if I don't like the grade I received?

You may not repeat any course for which you have received credit, that is, a course in which you have a passing grade.

Q: What happens if I fail a course?

You do not receive college credit for a course you have failed. You will be allowed to repeat a course you have failed, but the original grade will show up on your transcript and will be factored into your overall GPA

Q: What is the difference between the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option and the Pass/Not Pass option?

A few courses are designated Pass/Not Pass by the offering department because there is no letter grade option, and you may take courses with this designation whenever they are offered. In general, only regular four-credit academic courses fall under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. 

Beginning in your junior year you will be allowed to take up to one course a semester as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.You may not, however, exercise this option in any course that you are using to satisfy General Education requirements or in any course in your major department (whether or not you plan to use the particular course for your major).

Last Modified: Thursday, June 21, 2007 13:39