Academic Information
Credit/No Credit Grading
Many courses of the college have an option of being graded on a credit/no credit basis. See the course description to determine those for which credit/no credit is not a grading option. The following provisions
shall apply:
- A maximum of 12 units may be taken on this basis with a limit of
one class per semester.
- Credit/no credit classes must be taken in areas outside a student’s
baccalaureate degree major.
- The decision to take a class on a credit/no credit basis should be
made at the time of registration. However, it is possible to make
a request for credit/no credit grading in the Registration Office,
through the first 28 percent of a class’ duration.
- Credit/no credit grading status may not be selected through telephone
registration, unless the course you selected is offered as
credit/no credit ONLY. If you want to select the credit/no credit
option, you must go to the Registration Office in person to complete
a credit/no credit grade form.
- A grade of CR (credit) represents satisfactory achievement which
would have been graded C or better on the regular grading scale.
- Sequential courses may be taken on a credit/no credit basis;
credit meets grade prerequisites.
- Instructors are notified as to which students have elected the credit/no credit option in the courses.
- Any restriction listed above does not apply when a class is offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
Grading System
Units — The unit of measurement of Pasadena City College work
shall be the semester unit.
Grades — Grades are available by telephone, (626) 577-6100,
approximately two weeks after the close of each semester and summer
session.
Grades, Symbols, and Grade Points
Pasadena City College uses the letter system of grading the quality
of work done by students. The interpretation of each grade, with its
value in grade points per semester unit, is described below.
A |
Excellent (4)
HONOR GRADE indicating EXCELLENCE earned as a result
of consistently superior examination scores; consistently accurate
and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal
resourcefully with abstract ideas; superior mastery of pertinent
skills; promise of success in a field relating to the subject.
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B |
Good (3)
HONOR GRADE indicating COMPETENCE earned as a result
of high examination scores; accurate and prompt completion of
assignments; ability to deal well with abstract ideas; commendable
mastery of pertinent skills; promise of continued
success in sequential courses.
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C |
Satisfactory (2)
STANDARD COLLEGE GRADE indicating SUCCESSFUL
PERFORMANCE earned as a result of satisfactory examination
scores; generally accurate and prompt completion of
assignments; ability to deal with abstract ideas; fair mastery of
pertinent skills; sufficient evidence of ability to warrant entering
sequential courses. A C is the minimum course grade necessary
to meet a prerequisite. |
D |
Passing But Less Than Satisfactory (1)
STANDARD GRADE indicating the MEETING OF MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS ONLY earned as a result of low examination
scores, generally inaccurate, incomplete, or late assignments;
inadequate grasp of abstract ideas; barely acceptable mastery
of pertinent skills; insufficient evidence of ability to make advisable
the enrollment in sequential courses. A grade of D would
indicate the student is not likely to be successful in a higher level
course and would not meet prerequisite requirements. |
I |
Incomplete (0)
This symbol identifies UNFINISHED WORK, OTHERWISE
PASSING, indicating that an important assignment such as a term paper, final examination, or experiment is missing (for illness or
other sufficient reason), but can be submitted to complete the
course. An I grade may not be assigned as a withdrawal grade,
and is not considered in the grade-point average. An I must be
made up within one year or a default grade will be assigned.
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F |
Failing (0)
NON-PASSING GRADE indicating FAILURE TO MEET
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS earned as a result of non passing
examination scores; inaccurate, incomplete, or
late assignments; failure to cope with abstract ideas;
inadequate mastery of pertinent skills; repeated absence
from class.
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W |
Withdrawn (0)
This symbol is recorded for a course when a student
voluntarily withdraws, a student is dropped from class by
a teacher, or a petition is approved for withdrawal; not
considered in grade-point average.
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CR |
Credit (0)
PASSING GRADE, level C or better, not included in grade point
computations.
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NC |
No Credit (0)
CREDIT NOT ALLOWED; performance less than average
quality; not included in grade-point computations.
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IP |
In Progress (0)
Indicates work in progress, but not considered in grade-point
average. The symbol is intended for courses which may extend
beyond the end of the normal semester.
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RD |
Report Delayed (0)
Used when there is a delay in reporting grades beyond the
control of the student. It is a temporary notation not
considered in the grade-point average. |
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