CUNY FLEXIBLE GRADING POLICY
CREDIT/NO CREDIT: HOW TO OPT-IN on CUNYfirst
LEARN HOW TO OPT-IN FOR THE CREDIT/NO CREDIT (CR/NC) ON CUNYfirst once the letter grade has been posted.

If you DO NOT want to use the CR/NC option for any class this Spring, there is NOTHING you need to do. This is the process only for students who want to OPT-IN.

THE DEADLINE TO OPT-IN FOR CR/NC IS JUNE 25 th !


Step 1. LOG-IN to CUNYfirst
Step 2. SELECT CR/NC OPTION
  • Select Opt-in Grade CR/NC for classes you want to opt-in.
  • Confirm that you want to Opt-in.
  • DO NOT select anything from the drop down list for grades you DO NOT want to convert.
  • Click Submit


Step 3. REVIEW GRADES
Once a student chooses to convert course grades to the CR/NC, the decision is FINAL.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE CR/NC
  • ALL Graduate and Undergraduate students can use this option

  • The CR/NC can ONLY be used for Spring 2020 courses. It can be used for ALL, SOME or NONE of your courses

  • Students will be able to see the letter grade they have earned BEFORE opting-in

  • Passing grades(i.e. A to C-, including those grades) will be converted to a CR. A Non-Passing grade or an F-grade will be converted to a NC. BOTH CR or NC will have no impact on your GPA
NOT SURE IF THE CR/NC IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you are not sure if you should opt-in for the CR/NC or would like to discuss other options, please speak to an advisor.

TO CONTACT AN ADVISOR:

  • let us know your preferred date and time for a PHONE appointment, OR
  • email us your questions/concerns
135 East 22 nd Street, 4th Floor, Room 408