Pass-Fail and Audit Request

Pass-Fail Grade Option

Undergraduate students may elect to take certain courses on a pass-fail basis. The purpose of this option is to provide an opportunity for the exploration of a broader range of coursework than is normally included in specific and distributive degree requirements. Students considering this option should be aware that some institutions of higher education do not accept transfer credit taken on a pass-fail basis. In addition, most graduate and professional schools prefer that pass-fail credit be kept to a minimum.

• Students should contact their college, school, or Regional Campus office for clarification of the pass-fail option and for application of that option to their particular program prior to selecting the pass-fail grade option. Conditions governing the acceptability of coursework that pertains to all students may be found in the Pass-Fail Policy in the University Catalog.
• Undergraduate students wishing to take coursework on a pass-fail basis should complete the Pass/Fail Grade Request Form by the published deadlines. Only one course per semester may be taken pass-fail. (NOTE: Some courses such as Kent Core or graduate courses cannot be taken pass-fail.)
• The last day to select the pass-fail grading option varies by semester. Please see the appropriate Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term calendar for published deadlines. REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE BEGINNING OF EACH TERM. Specific dates for each term are listed on the Registrar Important Dates link on the Registrar's website.
• NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, the deadlines for processing registration transactions may be different. For these flexibly-scheduled classes, access the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Information is also available by clicking on the CRN links on your Student Printable Schedule, accessible from your Courses and Registration section on the Student Resources page in FlashLine.

Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term for Published Deadlines

Audit Grade Option

Undergraduate students may elect to take courses on an audit basis. The purpose of this option is to provide an opportunity for self-enrichment and academic exploration without the benefit of a grade or credit. An audited course is not counted in grade point averages.

• An audited course cannot be applied toward a student's degree or certificate. Conditions governing the acceptability of coursework that pertains to all students may be found in the Audit Policy in the University Catalog.
• Students wishing to take coursework on an audit basis should complete the Audit Grade Option Request Form by the published deadlines.
• The last day to select the audit grading option varies by semester. Please see the appropriate Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term calendar for published deadlines.
• NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, the deadlines for processing registration transactions may be different. For these flexibly-scheduled classes, access the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Information is also available by clicking on the CRN links on your Student Printable Schedule, accessible from your Courses and Registration section on the Student Resources page in FlashLine.
• IF YOU ARE A KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE OR ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT OF A KSU EMPLOYEE, tuition benefits cannot be used for non-credit courses or credit courses which are audited.

Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term for Published Deadlines