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Zicklin School of Business



Pass / No Credit (MBA only)

➤ Overview:

  • The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option allows MBA students to take an elective without having the grade affect their GPA.
  • The P/NC option may only be used towards elective courses.
  • You may opt to use the P/NC option one time only.
  • Students may not use the P/NC for any foundational skills, functional skills, required core, or flexible core courses.
  • Students still completing the MBA under the 57-credit curriculum may not use the P/NC for a course within their major.
  • Students in MS Programs are not able to use the P/NC option for any courses.

➤ Using the Pass/No Credit (P/NC) Option:

  • To exercise the P/NC option for a course, students must apply at the Registrar’s Office.
    • All deadline dates can be found on the academic calendar on the Registrar’s website.
    • Note that the deadline may be different for courses that meet during the 7-week sessions.
  • The Registrar applies the P/NC after final grades have been submitted; the instructor is not informed of the student’s decision.

 

  • All deadlines for filing a P/NC will be strictly enforced.  Please review the Pass/No Credit (P/NC) application for complete instructions.

 

  • The grade of P (Pass) or NC (No Credit) is not computed in the grade point average (GPA).

 

  • If a grade of NC (No Credit) is received, the student may either repeat the course or select another course; in both cases, a conventional grade will be assigned.

 

  • Students who are following the MBA Accountancy curriculum cannot apply a Pass/No Credit (P/NC) graded course in accountancy or taxation towards their CPA requirements.