This Computer Science course is a credit course. It provides an option for the type of grade you receive. The default is a traditional letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F. You may opt for a grade of Pass or No Pass.
If you chose the Pass/NoPass option, you must earn sufficient points in the class to earn a grade of "C" in order to get a final grade of Pass; fewer points will result in a final grade of NoPass.
Please note that it is your responsibility to file the paperwork or use the CCSF web page for choosing the Pass/NoPass option. The instructor does not file this paperwork for you. If you do not file this choice by the deadline in the Calendar of Instruction (see the Time Schedule) you will receive a letter grade for this class.
If you chose the Pass/NoPasst option, you cannot change your mind after the deadline and return to letter grading.
You should be aware that any school that evaluates your transcript may chose if a Pass/NoPass course is included in their calculation of your GPA; if that school does include that course, they might treat your Pass grade as a grade of "C". You should consult the policies of any school to which you might transfer before making this decision.
CCSF Catalog Information regarding Pass/NoPass
Pass (P)/No Pass (NP) Courses
*Formerly known as: Credit (CR)/No Credit (NC) Courses
Certain courses offered at City College of San Francisco are designated as pass/no pass courses. Such courses are shown in the catalog with the statement "P/ NP only" meaning that only grades of P and NP are given for the course. Other courses are designated as optional pass/no pass courses. Such courses are shown in the catalog with the statement "P/NP available" meaning the course may be taken on a pass/no pass or on a letter grade basis; i.e., the pass/no pass option is available. Note: 1) pass/no pass courses are counted toward graduation and for transfer and 2) in an optional pass/no pass course the student must file a petition with the Office of Admissions and Records to take the course on a pass/no pass basis no later than the deadline date established in the Calendar of Instruction. (See Calendar of Instruction for this date.) Petition forms are available from the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may also select "Pass/No Pass" grading option on-line through WebSTARS at http://www.ccsf.edu. In the absence of a "Petition for Pass/No Pass" students will be evaluated on a letter-grade basis. The "NP" symbol shall be used only in calculating units attempted for probation and dismissal.
Although City College does not limit the number of units a student may take on a Pass/No Pass basis, students planning to transfer should inquire of the transfer institution its policy on pass/no-pass course work. Some institutions may require a letter grade in course work used to satisfy specific requirements for admission and/ or major preparation.