Grades

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When registering, PCC students taking credit classes can choose between receiving traditional letter grades (A-F) and Pass/No Pass (P/NP), (providing the department has permitted both options for a course). If you do not select a grading option, you will automatically have the default grading option for that course. The default option is generally a letter grade, but could be pass/no pass.

How to choose your grading option:

  • Choose when you register for classes - either online or in person. (See example.)
  • You can change your grading option in MyPCC through the end of the eighth week of the term - see Academic Calendar for term dates. (See example.)
  • Once an instructor has posted a grade, changing the grading option will no longer be available to the student.

Issues to consider when choosing your grading option:

  1. Talk with your instructor about your progress in class and grades you've earned for previous assignments.
  2. Keep hard copies and a log of all your graded assignments, so you can assess your progress throughout the term.
  3. Before you start next term, make sure to check your grades from this term. Grades are posted one week after finals. Check your grades in MyPCC under the My Courses tab. If you have a grade discrepancy, be sure to talk with your instructor, an Academic Advisor or Counselor immediately.
  4. Make sure you know understand how a grading option will affect you. Some programs require letter grades. As an international student it is extremely important that you become familiar with the different grading options and how they can affect your immigration status.

The following grades are acceptable for maintaining your F-1 status:

 

Acceptable: A, B, C, D,  P (Pass)

The following grades are NOT acceptable:

  • F - Fail
  • CIP – Course in Progress
  • CIPR – Course in Progress Re-register
  • AUD - Audit
  • I  - Incomplete
  • W  - Withdraw
  • NS - No Show
  • NP - No Pass

IMPORTANT:                                                                                                                                                                      Student in classroom
If withdrawing from a course results in less than 12 credits, it may be better to stay in the course and get an F or NP. If you have less then 12 credits without prior approval from an International Student Advisor you will be considered out of status.

Please refer to the grading guidelines in the PCC Catalog for additional information regarding each of the grading options.

Related pages:
Academic Policy Handbook Grading Policy Guidelines

 

 

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