Spring 2020 Credit/No Credit Policy
April 27-30: Spring 2020 Credit/No Credit Forums
Learn more about the policy and ask program-specific questions at these college-based forums.
More Information and Recordings
Opting-In After May 8
Term | E-Form Deadline |
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Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 Graduates | June 19, 2020 |
Continuing After Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 | December 13, 2020 |
You have three options for your final grade in each of your courses:
Options |
Undergraduates |
Graduate and Post-baccalaureate Students |
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Option 1: Letter Grades* |
Graded (A, B, C, D, F) |
Graded (A, B, C, D, F) |
Option 2: Letter Grades*/No Credit** |
A, B, C, No Credit for a D or below |
A, B, No Credit for a grade of C or below |
Option 3: Credit/No Credit** |
Credit (equivalent of a C- or better), No Credit |
Credit (equivalent of a B- or better), No Credit |
*This includes any plus or minus grades.
**Credit/No Credit grades are not calculated into your GPA.
Example of How Credit/No Credit Can Affect Your GPA
Earning a “F” Grade |
Earning a “C” Grade |
Earning a “CR” or “NC” Grade |
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BIC 1100 |
A |
BIC 1100 |
A |
BIC 1100 |
A |
BIC 1200 |
A |
BIC 1200 |
A |
BIC 1200 |
A |
BIC 1050 |
B |
BIC 1050 |
B |
BIC 1050 |
B |
BIC 1010 |
F |
BIC 1010 |
C |
BIC 1010 |
CR or NC |
Term GPA |
2.75 |
Term GPA |
3.25 |
Term GPA |
3.67 |
In this scenario, using the “Credit/No Credit” option would be the best choice if there was a possibility of earning a “C” grade or lower.
Things to Consider
If you are in any of the following groups, the decision to change any of your courses to Credit/No Credit requires you to take careful consideration.
Group |
What to Consider |
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Veterans |
No Credit grades may affect your veteran benefits. Contact the Veterans Resource Center at 909-869-6994 for more information. |
International Students |
Credit/No Credit grades may be an alternative if you are considering withdrawing from courses, as withdrawing can affect visa requirements. Contact the International Center for more information. |
Student Athletes |
Credit/No Credit grades may affect your NCAA eligibility. Contact Bronco Athletics for more information. |
Students on Academic Probation or Probation with Contract |
Credit/No Credit grades do not factor into your GPA, which may affect your progress in getting back on track to good standing. Contact your college’s Retention and Graduation Specialist for more information. |
Students Planning to Apply for Graduate School or a Post-Graduate Fellowship |
Letter grades may be a requirement. If you are planning to go to graduate school or into a post-graduate fellowship in 2020-21, contact the institution’s admissions office or your fellowship contact to see if Credit/No Credit would affect your status.
If you are thinking about going to graduate school in the future, you may want to keep your options open. Credit/No Credit grades may affect admission eligibility. Do your research on programs you may be interested in. |
Students Planning to Enter a Career Field where Employers Consider Grades |
If you have a current job offer where you know the employer considers your grades, reach out to your contact and confirm if Credit/No Credit grades are acceptable. |
Students in a Program with Special Accreditation or Licensure Requirements |
Letter grades may be a requirement for accreditation or licensure. Consult with your advisor/department chair on if Credit/No Credit grades affects your accreditation or licensure. |