P/NP this semester, take it again for grade next semester?

<p>Can I change one of my class's grading from letter grade to P/NP this semester and then retake the same class next semester for a letter grade?</p>

<p>College</a> Policies-Grade Policies</p>

<p>If you repeat a course in which you received a grade other than a D, F, NP, or U, the course will count as part of your class schedule for the semester and the grade you earn will be listed on your transcript. However, the grade will not be included in your GPA, and the course units will not count toward graduation.</p>

<p>Sorry I'm kinda slow but I didn't really understand that. Could you please answer it as yes/no?</p>

<p>Yes you can do it. No the grade won't count for your GPA. No the course units will not count for graduation (you don't end up with double units for one course). But yes the grade will be listed on your transcript.</p>

<p>If you think you need to change this class to a p/np due to fear of getting a poor grade, you might consider taking an incomplete and repeating the class for a grade next semester. If you need units, maybe a dcal (?) class is still available?</p>

<p>How do I get an incomplete?</p>

<p>Which class is this? Is it a prerequisite class or a breadth class? If it's a breadth class or just a class for general interest, don't bother retaking it. If its a prerequisite class, I would just suck it up and take the letter grade.</p>

<p>You get an incomplete by having a really good reason for not being able to complete the class (stress? family problems? work schedule?) and then downloading a form online and convincing your professor to sign it. Usually, you have to come to an agreement with the prof about how and when you will complete the class. If you do not NEED this class to graduate, and you NEVER need to take it again, you can get an incomplete from your professor and then "freeze" the incomplete. When you freeze an incomplete, it is not calculated in your gpa, but you cannot ever take the same class for credit again so make sure it is an elective and not a graduation/major requirement if you choose to freeze your incomplete. Go on the website for your college to find the forms and information you need to process incompletes.</p>

<p>Oh yeah, I think you have until the end of the grading period for the semester following the incomplete to freeze it. You do not typically get an incomplete and freeze it in one day. Also, your professor might not wish to give you an incomplete if he thinks you have no intention of finishing the class.</p>

<p>The class (chem) is a requirement for my major - this means I cannot get an incomplete with it?</p>

<p>You can get an incomplete, but usually that means you have to work out a deal to complete the class with the same professor at a later date. Most professors do not give a "fresh start" if you take an incomplete, meaning you will carry the grade you currently have over when you complete the rest of the class. So, if you are considering taking an incomplete due to getting a lower grade than you would like thus far, asking an incomplete is not likely to give you the chance to change what you have done thus far in the class. If you want an incomplete because you are over scheduled, have a decent grade, yet don't fear not being able to keep your grade at a satisfactory level, then the incomplete might be a good idea. You obviously cannot freeze it and, if it is your major, you probably cannot take it pass or fail either.</p>

<p>If you do not have a valid reason for an I, take a W, but you'd better do well next term and be sure you do not go below full time units if you need to be full time</p>

<p>too late now :P</p>