225 Pass/Fail Grade Option

Undergraduate students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree at Indiana State University may elect to switch a maximum of 16 credits from a standard letter grade (A-F) to a Pass/Fail grade

• 225.1.1 Grade Standards and Restrictions
  • The Passing grade (Pass) is defined as an equivalent to the standard letter grade of D- or better; course credit is earned but the grade does not calculate in the GPA.
  • The Failing grade (Fail) is defined as an equivalent to the standard letter grade of F; course credit is not earned and the grade does not calculate in the GPA.
  • Only a maximum of seven (7) credits will be allowed per semester/term, allowing for a maximum of 16 credits total.
  • A course assigned a Pass/Fail grade is ineligible for the course repeat policy.
  • Students must meet the semester/term deadlines, which align with the last day to drop/withdraw as listed in the academic calendar.
  • Once the deadline has passed, there is no exception to reverse the Pass/Fail grade back to the standard final letter grade.
  • A Passing grade will not fulfill a prerequisite requirement when a grade higher than a D- is required.
  • Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis will count toward full- or part-time standing for purposes of financial aid and loan deferments.
  • Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis will not be eligible for Dean’s List or Latin Honors