Pass/No Pass Grades

Request Pass/No Pass Grading

The deadline for Pass/ No Pass grade notations for eligible courses is the last day of instruction before finals.  Refer to your My Mission Portal, Important Dates, to confirm if your course is eligible for a Pass/No Pass.  You can also confirm if your course is Pass/No Pass eligible on the 'Course-Level Important Dates' listing found here:    https://missioncollege.edu/class_schedule/calendars.html

• You are highly encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to submitting their P/NP request form. You can drop in to speak with a counselor or schedule a counseling appointment.

Important points to consider before electing to submit a P/NP request form:

• Check your courses' syllabi or the college catalog to determine if you can take a course P/NP. Not all courses are eligible for a P/NP grade option. 
• A request for the P/NP grade option is final.
• A reversal to a letter grade after the P/NP request is submitted will not be allowed.
• Transferability of courses with a "P" grade differs depending on the university, major, and course.  
• Students may want to compare the benefits of dropping a course versus attempting a "P" grade.  
• A “P” is equivalent to a C or better.
• P/NP grades are not used in GPA calculations. 
• Taking a course for P/NP could have important implications for future graduate school admissions. Graduate schools may have prerequisites that require letter grading. 
• A NP grade mark does not earn course units. If you receive a NP grade, your financial aid eligibility can be impacted in the following ways: affect your academic probationary status if you fall below minimum units; could affect the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculation, which determines your eligibility for future financial aid.
• Veterans who receive financial assistance may have a strong motivation to take classes for a letter grade, as the receipt of a grade such as a “NP” can retroactively affect financial aid. These are complex issues and students should consult closely with the VALOR program. 

Q: How do I change my grading option?
A: Submit the Pass/No Pass Grade Option Request form.

Q: Will taking a class for P/NP impact my GPA?
A: P/NP grades are not factored into the GPA calculation.

Q: Will taking a class for P/NP impact my time to graduation?
A: That depends on whether a letter grade in the class is required by your major or college. Additionally, courses in which you receive an “NP” grade yield no units toward graduation.