Spring 2022 Grade Option Frequently Asked Questions
Find responses to frequently asked questions below. A list of academic support offices is available here.
Undergraduate Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Grade Option FAQs
Incomplete (IN) & Withdrawal (W) Grade Option FAQs
Graduate Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Grade Option FAQs
USC Advisor Connect
In his 10/28/21 memo to all students, Provost Zukoski announced a new academic advising service – USC Advisor Connect. USC Academic Advisor Connect is a triage service to help students understand academic policy, grade options, and institutional resource offerings. Academic advisors are available to help students evaluate what might work best in their specific circumstance, and in more complex scenarios, they are able to advocate on a student’s behalf with other campus partners.
If you have a question beyond what is addressed in the FAQ pages, you can submit a message to one of our academic advising staff by clicking the button below. This service is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Your message should include:
- USC ID
- Your current degree program
- The class(es) you have questions/concerns about
- What grade options you are considering
- What (if any) discussion you have had with your academic advisor
- Other relevant information related to your concern
Your submission will be managed through the USC Provost Shared Services Portal and you will receive communication from the email address “USC Provost Service Center”.
Academic Calendar Dates
for classes that started January 10 and have finals ending May 11*
| EVENT | NORMAL CALENDAR | UPDATED CALENDAR |
| Last day to drop a class without a mark of ‘W’, except for Monday-only classes, and receive a refund for Session 001 | January 28 | January 28
11:59pm PST |
| Deadline to select Pass/No Pass Grade Option | January 28 | February 11**
11:59pm PST |
| Last day to change a Pass/No Pass to a letter grade for Session 001 | February 25 | February 25
11:59pm PST |
| First opportunity to request an Incomplete | April 9 | April 9 |
| Spring semester classes end | April 29 | April 29 |
| Study Days | April 30 – May 3 | April 30 – May 3 |
| Final examinations | May 4 – 11 | May 4 – 11 |
* To find dates for courses following different semester dates, please check the course dates on the USC Schedule of Classes.
**Graduate students will receive instructions directly from their School dean indicating whether any courses can be taken for the Pass/No Pass grade option. Certain accreditation and licensure requirements may restrict the usage of Pass/No Pass grade options at the graduate level. Consult your academic program for details that apply to you.