Grading Options

This is determined by the faculty instructors. 

For a list of ineligible courses for the credit/no credit option, please visit the ineligible courses list on the Grading Options Page.

No, a student does not have to choose the CR/NC for their class. 

Consulting with your faculty instructor and your academic advisor may help in deciding which choice is right for you.

For some student populations selecting the CR/NC option may not be the best viable choice.  This is an individual decision each student must make for each of their classes.

Students are responsible for making an informed decision based on their specific situation.

Read ALL FAQs carefully and discuss the matter with your faculty instructor, academic advisor, your intended transfer institution, and financial aid as needed. 

If your class has the CR/NC option you need to submit the online grade change form to opt-in by 11:59 p.m. CST, October 2, 2020; otherwise, you will receive the traditional letter grade you earned.

Students may opt-in beginning September 4, 2020 – October 2, 2020. All grade change submissions are final.

For Alamo College District students, Credit/No Credit courses appear on the permanent record as:

• a grade of “CR” if the student’s grade is an “A,” “B,” or “C,”
• or as a grade of “NC” if the student’s grade is a “D” or “F.”

Neither grade of CR/NC will affect the student’s grade point average at Alamo Colleges District.

The credit/no credit grade CANNOT be changed to a regular grade once the credit has been awarded.  All submissions are final once students have submitted the online request form.

Students should consult with their faculty and academic advisor about how petitioning for a Credit/No Credit grade will impact their:

• progress to graduation
• eligibility for professional licensure
• financial aid
• admission to transfer programs in the future

Consulting with your faculty instructor and your academic advisor may help in deciding which choice is right for you.

For some student populations selecting the CR/NC option may not be the best viable choice.  This is an individual decision each student must make for each of their classes.

Students are responsible for making an informed decision based on their specific situation. Read ALL FAQs carefully and discuss the matter with your faculty instructor, academic advisor, your intended transfer institution, and financial aid as needed. 

No, it is class-specific.

An online grade change form must be submitted for EACH course requested to be CR/NC.

Yes, you need to continue your coursework and finish strong.

Credit/No Credit courses appear on the permanent record as a grade of “CR” if the student’s grade is an “A,” “B,” or “C,” or as a grade of “NC” if the student’s grade is a “D” or “F.”

Neither grade of CR/NC will affect the student’s grade point average for the Alamo Colleges District.

The credit/no credit grade CANNOT be changed to a regular grade once the credit has been awarded. All submissions are final once students have submitted the online request form.

Some student populations should not opt for the CR/NC option.

If the faculty instructors have deemed their courses to be suitable for the CR/NC option, you need to make the decision by the deadline and opt-in through the online grade change form.

An online form will be available for students to make the grade change request to Credit/No Credit (CR/NC), in place of the original grade, for Summer 2020 courses. Otherwise, you will receive the traditional letter grade earned for the semester.

No, you can make your decision for each course when submitting your online form request.

All submissions must be made by the October 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m. deadline. An online grade change form must be submitted for EACH course requested to be CR/NC.

Once a student has opted for the CR/NC option for the course, all submissions are final.

After October 2, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., students can no longer request or submit a grade change form to Opt-In.

See our section for special student populations for a list of student populations that should not opt-in for the CR/NC option.

Contact Your College's Advising Center:

Unfortunately, once the decision has been submitted, or the deadline has been reached, there are no changes.  All submissions are final.

It does not negatively impact academic standing.

A student’s academic standing is suspended for the current Summer 2020 term; therefore, it will not negatively impact academic warning, probation or dismissal student status. However, students may move in a positive direction for standing if earned grades allow it.

Students who are graduating in Summer 2020 must still meet the overall GPA of 2.0 and degree requirements.

Students who have applied for graduation and want a course with a grade of D to apply to their requirements (if applicable) should not opt into CR/NC. The grade of NC for that course would not meet the requirements for graduation.

Students who are graduating in Summer 2020 must meet the overall GPA of 2.0 and degree requirements. A grade of Credit (C) can be used to fulfill graduation degree requirements. A grade of No-Credit (NC) will not fulfill the requirements for graduation if the course is being used to meet a degree requirement. Students who have been awarded a degree in Summer 2020 using a grade of D, who subsequently opt to take the NC, will have their degree retracted if no other courses are available to fulfill the degree requirements. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for courses applied to a degree. The grade of CR/NC will not be used to calculate GPA requirements for awarding a degree. If a degree is awarded prior to the submission of the CR/NC petition, your awarded degree can be rescinded and removed from your student record if deemed ineligible.

A grade of CR/NC cannot be used to calculate GPA requirements for awarding a degree. If you are awarded a degree prior to the completion of your CR/NC petition, your awarded degree can be rescinded and removed from your student record if deemed ineligible.

A grade of “CR” or “C“ or better will satisfy your pre-major requirement at the Alamo Colleges District.

Students should consult with faculty and your assigned Academic Advisor to discuss their options regarding CR/NC transfer implications and considerations.

Yes, they are eligible for the CR/NC option.

If “CR” is earned, it will satisfy the prerequisite for future registrations.

Students should consult with faculty and/or your assigned Academic Advisor to discuss their options regarding CR/NC transfer implications and considerations.

Currently, Texas Tech University will not honor Credit/No Credit grades for summer 2020.

Students looking to transfer to TTU, should not opt for the credit/no credit option for summer 2020.

F-1 visa holders should consult the International Student Services Office at their respective college for guidance regarding the CR/NC.

Students who are currently enrolled in workforce programs should consult with their faculty and academic advisor about how petitioning for a Credit/No Credit grade will impact their progress to graduation, eligibility for professional licensure, financial aid, and/or admission to transfer programs in the future.

Consulting with your faculty instructor and your academic advisor may help in deciding which choice is right for you. For some student populations selecting the CR/NC option may not be the best viable choice. This is an individual decision each student must make for each of their classes.

Students are responsible for making an informed decision based on their specific situation. Read ALL FAQs carefully and discuss the matter with your faculty instructor, academic advisor, your intended transfer institution, and financial aid as needed.

Do NOT opt-in for the CR/NC option for a class, which is being repeated because it will not replace a letter grade.

Students should consult with their faculty and academic advisor about how petitioning for a Credit/No Credit grade will impact their progress to graduation, eligibility for professional licensure, financial aid, and/or admission to transfer programs in the future.

Consulting with your faculty instructor and your academic advisor may help in deciding which choice is right for you. For some student populations selecting the CR/NC option may not be the best viable choice. This is an individual decision each student must make for each of their classes. Students are responsible for making an informed decision based on their specific situation.

Read ALL FAQs carefully and discuss the matter with your faculty instructor, academic advisor, your intended transfer institution, and financial aid as needed.

Please contact each respective College High School Program’s Office.

VA benefit payments received for Summer 2020 terms will not be impacted by choosing the CR/NC option due to the exception made by SB 3503 law which is in effect until December 21, 2020; however, there could be future implications as follows:

• Students that receive CR grades for a course required by their degree program will not be permitted to have benefits awarded for the same course at the Alamo Colleges if they choose to take the course again to replace the CR grade with a punitive grade.
  • Examples of this would be if the student needs a punitive grade to transfer to another institution or to raise their GPA
• Students will still exhaust benefit entitlement for the course that is graded CR/NC and the course may not transfer to other programs or satisfy degree requirements
• If not for the SB3503, this action would cause debt for all of the benefits monies paid on behalf of the course receiving the non-punitive grade

Students planning to apply to a health profession education program should consult with their Health Professions Academic Chair, faculty and academic advisor about how petitioning for a Credit/No Credit grade will impact their progress to graduation, eligibility for professional licensure, financial aid, and/or admission to transfer programs in the future.

Consulting with your faculty instructor and your academic advisor may help in deciding which choice is right for you. For some student populations selecting the CR/NC option may not be the best viable choice. This is an individual decision each student must make for each of their classes.

Students are responsible for making an informed decision based on their specific situation. Read ALL FAQs carefully and discuss the matter with your faculty instructor, academic advisor, your intended transfer institution, and financial aid as needed.

Students who have applied for graduation and want a course with a grade of D apply to their requirements (if applicable) should not opt into CR/NC. The grade of NC for that course would not meet the requirements for graduation.

Students who are graduating in Summer 2020 must meet the overall GPA of 2.0 and degree requirements. A grade of Credit (C) can be used to fulfill graduation degree requirements. A grade of No-Credit (NC) will not fulfill the requirements for graduation if the course is being used to meet a degree requirement. Students who have been awarded a degree in Summer 2020 using a grade of D, who subsequently opt to take the NC, will have their degree retracted if no other courses are available to fulfill the degree requirements. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for courses applied to a degree. The grade of CR/NC will not be used to calculate GPA requirements for awarding a degree. If a degree is awarded prior to the submission of the CR/NC petition, your awarded degree can be rescinded and removed from your student record if deemed ineligible.

A grade of CR/NC cannot be used to calculate GPA requirements for awarding a degree. If you are awarded a degree prior to the completion of your CR/NC petition, your awarded degree can be rescinded and removed from your student record if deemed ineligible.