Credit/No-Credit Option Policy

  • Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3156
  • Date Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Date Revised: N/A
  • Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
  • Effective Date: Prior to 2010
  • Approved By: Provost
  • Sponsor(s): Provost
  • Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office

Policy Statement

Sophomores, juniors and seniors in good standing may elect to take one course per semester on a credit/no credit (CR/NC) basis. The credit/no credit option may not be used for courses in the major nor the minor, nor for courses taken to fulfill the general degree requirements. Students may not elect this option when they are repeating a course.

The credit/no credit option must be elected at the time of initial registration for a term and cannot be changed subsequently. A grade of C‐ or better must be earned to earn credit; D and F grades receive no credit. Grades of CR or NC do not earn grade points and they do not affect the grade‐point average. Courses elected on this option are subject to regular academic regulations, including course load, withdrawal, etc.

The credit/no credit option is not available for students pursuing a bachelor of liberal arts degree.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty, academic advisors, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

Registar’s Office.

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office

Registrar's website

Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499

Phone: 816‐235‐1125

Fax: 816‐235‐5513

Email: registrar@umkc.edu

UMKC Office of the Provost

Provost's website

Exclusions

None

History and Updates

None

Appendices

None