How do grades of P and NP (pass / no pass) affect my academic record?
Beginning summer 2009, Cabrillo uses the P/NP (pass / no pass) grading option rather than CR/NC (credit / no credit). In some classes you can choose the P/NP grading option rather than a letter grade. The deadline to notify your instructor that you prefer the P/NP grade option is on the semester calendar in the schedule of classes. Grades of P (pass) and NP (no pass) are not factored into your GPA. A P grade is a passing grade indicating satisfactory completion of course requirements. A NP grade is not a passing grade but will not hurt your GPA. This grading option is not intended for courses required by your major. Transfer students should meet with a counselor prior to taking math or English composition courses via the P/NP grading option. Generally, math and English composition courses should be taken for letter grade. For AA/AS degrees, up to twelve semester units may be P grades instead of letter grades.
