Pass/Fail Grading Options

Pass/Fail Grading Options

The pass/fail grading option allows students to opt out of a weighted grade for a course. Once a student elects to take a course pass/fail, he/she will no longer receive a letter grade but will receive a “P” or “F” on their transcript. Pass/Fail grades are not counted towards a term or cumulative GPA. A grade of “D” or better will earn you a Pass grade.

In MCC, M.A. students can only take the following courses on a pass/fail basis:

• MCC-GE 2900 Thesis in Media, Culture, and Communication

• MCC-GE 2174 Professional Research and Writing

• MCC-GE 2300 Independent Study (only in the case when taken for thesis credit)

• MCC-GE 2235 Internship

Please note that some schools/departments do not give grades on a pass/fail basis even though we may allow it. For example, the graduate division of the Stern School of Business does not allow any student to take their courses on a pass/fail basis.

For more information about pass/fail deadlines and policies, see the Steinhardt Registration Policies.