Pass/Not Pass Option Policy
In addition to letter grade options traditionally assigned to indicate the level of performance in classwork, an alternate grading system, the pass/not pass option, has been established. This option allows students to broaden their education with minimal concern for grades earned. However, a student enrolled in a course under this option has the same obligations as those registered for a letter grade.
The Purdue Student Regulation for Semester Grades states: 2. For Credit Courses Taken under Pass/Not-Pass Option P: Passing grade; equivalent to grade A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C or C-. Option N: grade below C-.
College of Science P/NP Option Policy
- Free electives and courses at the 5000-level general education requirement may be applied to meet degree requirements.
- The pass/not-pass grade mode may be entered for courses not required by a student’s major(s), minor(s), the interdisciplinary science core or science core curriculum.
- Grade mode Passing is equivalent to a minimum grade of C-.
- Students may use the pass/not-pass option for up to 20% of the 120-credit requirement for graduation and for up to two courses per academic year (Fall-Summer).
- University Regulation does not allow the pass/not-pass option to be elected for a course that has already been completed with a letter grade.
- Students may take elective credit while abroad using the P/NP mode. In the case of universities which only post P/NP, the University will apply a letter grade calculation process (University Regulations).
- Department of Languages and Cultures P/NP policy and Language Placement results: students must take advanced coursework for a letter grade to receive credit for lower-level language courses.