Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree may earn a maximum of 30 semester credits in courses graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, subject to the approval of each program.

  • Transfer students may earn a maximum of one-fourth (1/4) of their remaining credits at the college on an S/U basis, providing the total does not exceed program policy.
  • Transfer students with more S/U credits than allowed by the program policy are ineligible for additional S/U registration, except for required courses offered on an S/U basis only.
  • Each course taken to satisfy a college requirement must be completed with a regular letter grade, unless the course is only offered for S/U.
  • Each program is responsible for determining the total number of credits earned with grades of 'S' and the specific courses (transfer, elective, or required) that are acceptable toward a degree in that program, within the limits of the college maximum.
  • Each course that is approved for S/U grading only is so designated in this catalog for reference.
  • Credits and grades recorded in accordance with the satisfactory/unsatisfactory policy are applicable toward meeting graduation requirements, but are excluded when calculating the grade point average (GPA).
  • Credit by exam is S/U only, except for those courses used to satisfy college, major, or minor program requirements that require a letter grade.