For the spring 2023 semester only, the CR-NC grade reporting option can be applied to all courses, except those that are being audited, are already being taken for Pass/No Grade (P/N), are subject to external accreditation agencies that require a numeric grade (which includes Construction Management and Urban and Regional Planning), or are taken by students enrolled in dual-degree programs. The timeline to choose CR-NC begins May 10, 2023 and goes until 11:59 p.m. (EST) May 17, 2023. CR-NC allows students to choose to receive a CR-NC on their transcript rather than a numeric grade for a course. GPA calculations do not include CR and NC grades. CR (Credit) means that numeric grades of 2.0 or above will earn credit and display a CR. NC (No Credit) means that no credit is granted and grades below a 2.0 (1.5, 1.0, 0.0) will display an NC.

To ensure continuity of funding, students receiving financial support from third parties (TPC) (such as their employer, high school, military benefits, prepaid college savings programs, etc) that require numeric grades should contact their program directly.

During Spring 2023, students will have between May 10th and May 17th at 11:59 p.m. (EST) to request the CR-NC option for their courses. Full session grades are due Tuesday, May 9th at 5 p.m. The form to request CR-NC will open on May 10th (exact time TBD).

Students who receive financial support from third parties, including but not limited to military benefits, GI Bill, tuition reimbursement, or gift aid should determine if CR-NC is their best option. Students should also be mindful of the impacts the CR-NC grade reporting option could have on admission to graduate/professional schools, Dean's List eligibility, or licensure requirements. Academic advisors will be able to help students make the best choice.

Students should first understand the impact of choosing the CR-NC grade reporting option by discussing it with their academic advisor prior to the end of the term. Students should keep in mind the impacts of their decision as it relates to admission to graduate/professional schools, Dean's List or Board Award eligibility, or licensure requirements. Academic advisors will be able to help students make the best choice.

Beginning May 10, 2023, students will be able to see their Spring 2023 posted grades. After checking the posted grades, students can determine if the CR-NC option should be used for one or more classes. The form to request the CR-NC grade reporting option will open on May 10 (exact time TBD). Once submitted, the form will automatically route to the Office of the Registrar for posting. Once the student chooses the CR-NC option it cannot be reversed. The underlying numeric grade is available behind the scenes if a student should need to know this information for future graduate or secondary program admissions.

Courses taken as CR-NC will have no impact on student GPAs. Courses taken as CR-NC will not count towards Dean’s List or Board Award calculations.

The Office of the Registrar will run the ASUS report as normal on May 10, 2023, providing students with a first look at how they are academically positioned. An additional column will be included notifying the review teams of the students enrolled in summer 2023 to target communication plans. Another report will be run again after the end of the CR-NC request period to compare any differences from the first run. Advising staff will have some extended time (TBD) to finalize ASUS decisions for spring 2023.

To earn the honors option, the numerical grade submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the instructor must meet the college’s minimum Grade requirements for Honors Options.

If a student already has a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 (3.0 for graduate students) then having a numerical grade recorded as a CR will not negatively impact a student’s future aid eligibility. NC grades, though they do not affect a student’s GPA, are still counted as attempts in the Pace of Completion and Maximum Timeframe. So, receiving NC grades can result in a student being put on financial aid Warning or Disqualification, just as dropping the course can.

For more details on the financial aid SAP policy see Satisfactory Academic Progress on the Office of Financial Aid website. Students who are not sure how receiving a CR or NC grade will impact their aid eligibility should contact the Office of Financial Aid (517-353-5940, finaid@msu.edu) to review their individual situation and how a switch to CR may affect their financial aid.

Colleges, departments, and programs will have access to the grades originally assigned by the instructors when they make decisions about using the CR-NC option. Students should contact the college, department, or program to review their individual situation.

Prior to selecting "no-credit" for a course, all military benefits users should reach out to MSU's School Certifying Officials to ensure they understand all financial implications of this choice. 

Military benefits users include those using:

• Federal Tuition Assistance
• Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
• GI Bill®

If a student is extending a past incomplete for a previous semester, they should work with the faculty to receive an Extension of Time form.

If a student is completing an “I” assigned during the spring 2023 semester, they can elect the CR-NC option during the open period and the Office of the Registrar will handle those on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. Courses repeated during Spring 2023 are eligible for CR-NC if previously taken under a different grading system.

Yes. Courses taken in Spring 2023 as CR-NC may be repeated in the future under a different grading system. (Repeating a major or university requirement after spring 2023 will require the course to be completed under a numerical grading system)

Details about how different programs are handling Spring 2023 CR-NC options are outlined on the Pre-Health Website’s Health Careers page. Students should contact their advisor with any additional questions.