Requesting Credit/No Credit
The Policy
UTSC degree students may select up to 1.0 credit of their degree credits to be assessed on a Credit/ No Credit basis.- Students must choose this mode of assessment no later than the last day to enrol in the relevant course. Once the deadline has passed, students may not under any circumstances reverse this mode of assessment. See request periods below.
- Students may exercise this option for a total of 1.0 credit of their degree credits. If it is discovered, at a later date, that this maximum has been exceeded, the request for this type of assessment will be cancelled.
- This option is available for UTSC courses ONLY. There is no restriction on the level of course.
- These courses CANNOT be used to satisfy program requirements.
- To achieve a status of CR (Credit), a student must achieve a final mark of at least 60%. Marks below that will be assessed as NCR (No Credit).
- Courses with a final status of CR will count as degree credits but will have no effect on the student’s GPA.
- Courses with a final status of NCR will not count as degree credits and will not count as failures. They will not be included in the GPA calculation.
- These courses can count as breadth requirements (breadth requirements do not apply to degree students who first completed courses at UTSC prior to the 2010 Summer Session.)
- This option is not available to UTSC non-degree students or to students from other faculties/divisions of the University of Toronto.
The Process
Submit your request to use the CR/NCR option on eService during the request period below. Late requests will not be accepted. Once the deadline has passed, students may not under any circumstances reverse this mode of assessment. Students may, however, cancel a request in the Registrar’s Office during the request period.
Request Periods |
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Summer |
Fall / Winter |
F section |
April 10 – May 21, 2012 |
July 16 – September 23, 2012 |
Y section |
April 10 – May 21, 2012 |
July 16 – September 23, 2012 |
S section |
April 10 – July 9, 2012 |
July 16 – January 20, 2013 |
Why use the CR/NCR option?
The purpose of the CR/NCR option is to allow you an opportunity for intellectual exploration. You will be able to take elective and breadth courses without compromising your GPA. As courses required to meet program requirements cannot be taken as a CR/NCR, this policy gives you an avenue to take courses from other areas of study in which you are interested, without the risk of impacting your GPA in a negative way.
You may want to reserve CR/NCR for a chance to broaden your educational experience beyond your level of comfort. For example, you may want to try out a subject in your first year that you find interesting but think may jeopardize your chances at entry to a limited enrolment subject POSt. Later in your studies, you may want to try a subject to which you have felt drawn or add a course in which you may not have strong abilities but which you know will prepare you better for future study.
Academic Advising
Students considering the credit/no credit option are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to ensure they fully understand the policy before requesting this type of assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use CR/NCR to raise my GPA?
No, there are no grade point values associated with CR and NCR so the grades will have no impact on your GPA.
How well will I have to do in the course to receive a credit?
To achieve a status of CR (credit), you must achieve a final mark of at least 60%. Marks below that will be assessed as NCR (no credit).
How will a status of NCR (no credit) affect my GPA and standing?
It won’t. Courses with a final status of NCR will not count as degree credits but will not count as failures, and will also not be included in the GPA calculation.
Can I use this option for St. George, summer abroad or UTM courses?
No, this option is only available for UTSC courses.
Can I use this option for a course I have already completed?
No, you may not use CR/NCR for courses previously completed. For current courses you must request CR/NCR by the last day to add courses for the session (see the request period above).
Can I cancel the CR/NCR option if I find that I am getting a really good grade in the course and want it to be factored in my GPA?
No, the only time you can cancel the request is during the request period. After the deadline you may not, under any circumstances, reverse your decision.
If I decide that I do not wish to continue in a course designated as CR/NCR can I still drop it or withdraw from it late (LWD) like any other course?
Yes, during appropriate dates, simply drop it on ROSI or use eService if you are withdrawing late (LWD). The course will not be counted towards your maximum 1.0 credit total for CR/NCR courses.
Can I use CR/NCR for a first year course?
Yes, the choice is not restricted to year or level of course.
How many courses can I declare as CR/NCR?
You may exercise this option for a total of up to 1.0 full credit within your degree.
Can I use CR/NCR for a course that is required for my program?
No, CR/NCR can be used for degree and breadth requirements, but NOT for program requirements (whether it is a specific program requirement or option).
Can I use CR/NCR for a course that has been designated as an “extra”?
The grade for an extra course is not factored in to your GPA. As you can only use up to 1.0 credit for CR/NCR you may want to save the CR/NCR option for another course.
Where can I get answers if I have more questions?
Staff at the Academic & Advising Centre and the Registrar’s Office will be happy to assist you.