What is credit/no credit, and how do I take a class credit/no credit?
Credit/no credit is a good option if you want to take a class, but don’t want the grade to impact your grade point average. If you receive a “C” grade or higher in the class, the grade will appear as a “CR” (for “credit”) on your transcripts, and you will also receive the units for that course. If you receive a “D” or an “F” in the class, however, a “NC” (for “no credit”) will appear on your transcripts, and you will not receive the units for that course. In either case, the course will not impact your grade point average. Some courses are only graded CR/NC and some instructors offer CR/NC as grade options.
Credit/no credit is a good option if you want to take a class, but don’t want the grade to impact your grade point average. If you receive a “C” grade or higher in the class, the grade will appear as a “CR” (for “credit”) on your transcripts, and you will also receive the units for that course. If you receive a “D” or an “F” in the class, however, a “NC” (for “no credit”) will appear on your transcripts, and you will not receive the units for that course. In either case, the course will not impact your grade point average. Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units in a semester may enroll in 5 units of credit/no credit courses. Students enrolled in 12 or more units in a semester may enroll in 6 units of credit/no credit courses. You may complete a maximum of 12 units of credit/no credit coursework at SMC. Students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may take an unlimited number of credit/no credit courses. Generally speaking, you should not take any of the
