Policies regarding the satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading option are listed below:
- The satisfactory/unsatisfactory option (S/U) may be selected for the non-business elective and free electives only. Major, minor, or concentration courses cannot be taken on a S/U basis.
- Only one non-business elective or free elective course per semester may be taken on a S/U basis.
- A student must have junior or senior standing with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
- A student must request the S/U option by the end of the drop/add period (first week of the semester); the form is available in MyNova. Advisor approval is required.
- The grading scheme may not be changed after the drop/add period.
- The satisfactory “S”/unsatisfactory “U” grade will be shown on the transcript but will not be reflected in the grade point average (GPA).
- The grade “S” is equal to C or better.
- A student is not permitted to officially retake a course with the letter grade option, if the course has been taken previously with the S/U option.
- An unsatisfactory “U” grade will not count toward degree requirements. The particular course in which an unsatisfactory grade was earned need not be repeated unless the course is fulfilling a degree requirement.
Note: VSB does not encourage this option.