Advanced Standing Credits
Advanced standing credits are college credits earned before entering NYU, and credit may be awarded toward your NYU degree for the following:
- Satisfactory work completed at another accredited college or university
- Credit by examination, which includes AP, IB, and some foreign maturity examinations
For more information on the LS Advanced Standing Credits policy, visit New Students.
Pass/Fail Guidelines
Students may elect no more than one pass/fail option each term, including summer sessions, for a total of no more than 16 credits while they are enrolled in LS. The pass/fail option is not available for the following:
- courses required for a major or minor
- core requirements outlined by the degree-granting NYU school, including LS Core Program
- courses completed at other institutions
- more than 1 course per semester/session
- more than 16 credits total while you are enrolled in LS
For details on classes eligible for Pass/Fail grading, refer to Pass/Fail Option in the LS Bulletin.
How to Elect Pass/Fail Grading
Prior to submitting the request, you must consult with an LS academic advisor about the likely impact of a Pass/Fail grade on your academic and career plans. If you are studying away, you must consult with the LS Office of Global Programs prior to submitting the Pass/Fail request.
To elect Pass/Fail Grading for a course, electronically submit the Pass/Fail Request Form prior to the deadline:
- Fall/Spring semester deadline: no later than the end of the 9th week of classes
- Summer Session deadline: no later than the end of the second week of classes
Once the Pass/Fail Request Form has been submitted and processed by the LS Advising Office, grading for that course cannot be changed back to a letter grade. Note: A grade of “P” is not factored into your GPA; however, “F” grades do count toward the GPA.