Flexible grading option
Learn about the Credit Granted (CG) grade available to UCalgary students.
Credit Granted (CG)
Is intended to to support our students’ breadth of learning and wellness and encourage students to explore courses outside of their area of study. A course with a CG grade may count toward your degree requirements but doesn’t impact your grade point average (GPA). If you attain the minimum required grade in an eligible course, you can request a CG grade. “CG” then will appear on your transcript in place of the letter grade you would have received. Eligible students (see details below) can submit a request for a CG grade for a limited number of courses within a specific time frame at the end of each academic term.
- Students are encouraged to consult with Faculty Advisors prior to applying for a flexible grade (CG).
- CG grades will not be reversed once approved and on the student record.
- CG grades may impact a change of program request. Consult with both your current faculty, as well as the faculty you may wish to change to before requesting a CG grade.
- Students in joint programs are encouraged to consult both faculties prior to applying.
- Although CG grades may count toward your current program requirements, they could affect your ability to meet admissions requirements for future programs, including graduate schools and professional programs.
- CG grades may not be accepted or recognized as transfer credit at other institutions based on their institutional regulations.
- Although CG grades will not affect your student loan or UCalgary scholarship application, they may impact your eligibility for external scholarships or some internal UCalgary Faculty-selected awards.CG grades mayimpact your eligibility for dean’s list and convocation awards.
- CG grades may impact your eligibility for certification or licensing requirements in specific fields.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Eligibility for CG grades include:
- Be an undergraduate student completing an undergraduate-level course; be admitted to a degree program.
- Un most cases, have achieved a minimum final grade of C- or above in the course you want to receive a CG in (note: a higher grade may be required by your faculty – see faculty regulations above).
- Be in good academic standing.
- Meet any specific requirements set by your home faculty, as well as the faculty offering the desired course (see faculty regulations below).
- A maximum of 9 units (3 regular courses).
GRADUATE STUDENTS
To be eligible to receive a CG grade, you must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate program that allows CG grades (courses taken extra-to-program may be eligible for CG grades in some programs) – see graduate program regulations above.
- Be in good academic standing
- Achieve a minimum final grade of "B-" or above in the course for which you wish to request a CG
- Not have any prior CG grades. A maximum of one (1) regular course (up to three units) may be taken for a CG grade over an entire graduate program. Students enrolled in laddered pathways may only have a grade of CG for a total of one regular course throughout the entire laddered pathway.
Fall 2025 Credit Granted (CG) Application Dates:
- December 9, 2025 – January 8, 2026
If you are considering requesting a CG grade, please review the information below:
1. Faculty regulations and eligibility
Check your faculty regulations
Individual faculties and graduate programs have specific regulations regarding the CG grade with respect to impacts on academic review, grades, awards, Dean’s list, graduation, and more. Check your faculty regulations at the links below, and connect with a faculty advisor to discuss the option and impacts of a CG grade. Students are encouraged to consult both the regulations for their home faculty, as well as the faculty offering the desired course when considering a CG grade.
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Arts
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Cumming School of Medicine – Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
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Cumming School of Medicine – Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours
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Haskayne School of Business
Program Details:
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Faculty of Kinesiology
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Faculty of Law
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Faculty of Nursing
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School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
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Faculty of Science
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Schulich School of Engineering
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Faculty of Social Work
3.1 Admissions
3.3 Course Work (under ‘Notes:’)
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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Werklund School of Education
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Open Studies
Open Studies students are not eligible for the CG grade.
Please review the Calendar entry (linked below) for your program for more details about CG eligibility. CG may be permitted only for certain courses or credentials within a particular graduate program, and may impact eligibility for internal awards.
Graduate students outside of the programs below are not eligible to apply for a CG grade.
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Arts
Haskayne School of Business (PhD only)
Faculty of Kinesiology
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Nursing
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School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL)
Faculty of Science
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Schulich School of Engineering
Faculty of Social Work
Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV)
2. How to request a CG grade
Application for a CG grade can be found in the Student Centre. The application is housed under the “Exams and Grades” tab, or the as an eForm under the “My Service Request” tab. Please note, the CG application will only be available during the application window. .
CG grades for students who receive a grade after the CG application period can submit a “Late Flexible Grade” service request via their student centre. Late CG applications must be submitted within two business days of the final grade being posted.
Approved CG grades for students who submit a late flexible grade request will be posted to the student record within 30 days of approval.
3. Advising
Students should seriously consider the impacts of requesting a CG grade on their academic progression and potential future plans, including change of program, application for graduate school, and/or licensing.
If you are considering requesting a CG grade, connecting with a Faculty Advisor is strongly recommended to review your faculty regulations in the context of your academic plan.
4. FAQ
Am I eligible to request a CG grade?
Review the faculty and graduate program regulations linked above to determine your eligibility for requesting a CG grade.
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Does a CG grade count toward my GPA?
If you choose to take a CG grade for a course, the CG grade won’t have any impact on your grade point average (GPA). A CG grade could impact how your GPA is calculated for change of program, Dean’s list, honours and awards. Check your faculty or graduate program regulations.
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How many CG grades can I request during my degree?
Each faculty has specific regulations, please see the table above. For undergraduate students, the maximum number of units contributing toward a degree will not be more than nine (9) in any faculty. In some faculties, fewer than nine units are allowed. For graduate students, a maximum of three (3) units may be taken for CG over an entire graduate program.
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Can undergraduate students request a CG grade for a graduate-level course?
No, undergraduate students can only receive CG grades in undergraduate-level courses.
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Can graduate students request a CG grade for an undergraduate-level course?
Yes, graduate students can receive a CG grade for a maximum of 3 units, in undergraduate-level courses.
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Can a student receive a CG grade if they engaged in academic misconduct?
Any student found to have engaged in academic misconduct will not be eligible to receive the CG grade.
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Can I reverse my CG grade back to my originally earned grade?
No, once the CG grade has been posted to your student record, it is irreversible.
Does a CG grade still meet prerequisite requirements?
CG grades may meet prerequisite requirements. Check your faculty or graduate program regulations.
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Does a CG grade count toward my degree requirements?
CG grades may meet degree requirements. Check your faculty or graduate program regulations.
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Do CG grades impact my ability to apply to graduate or professional programs?
CG grades may impact your ability to gain admission to a graduate or professional program. You should contact the institution offering the program to discuss the impact of the CG grade in relation to the program requirements.
When will the CG grade show up on my student record?
Most CG applications submitted via the CG eForm in the student centre will result in an immediate grade change. Applications which require manual review will be processed within 5-7 business days. will be reviewed, processed, and posted o the student record once approved throughout and after the application period. CG applications submitted via the “Late Flexible Grade” service request will be processed no later than 30 business days after submission.
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My CG application is in “pending” status, what does this mean?
Authorize
Meaning: Application has been approved
Action/Processing Time: System will post CG grade/instant
Pending
Meaning: Application has been routed for manual review
Action/Processing Time: Application will be manually reviewed/3-5 business days
Withdrawn
Meaning: (Only an option for routed applications before they have been approved) Student has withdrawn application
Action/Processing Time: Application will be withdrawn/instant
Denied
Meaning: Application has been manually reviewed, student/course/plan is ineligible
Action/Processing Time: Application will be closed/instant
Executed
Meaning: CG Grade has been posted
Action/Processing Time: System posts CG grade for approved course/1 minute
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I can’t find the course I want to CG in the application
Only eligible courses with eligible final grades will be made available in the eForm. Contact faculty advisors for more information about the flexible grade option.
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I attempted to submit a CG application using the eForm and received an error message, what does this mean?
Error messages can result for a number of reasons. They normally indicate a student’s ineligibility due to faculty regulations or as a result of the students academic standing. For questions related to CG eligibility, contact your Faculty Advisor.
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My final grade is not posted on Student Centre by the application deadline, it is blank or listed as “GP”. What should I do?
Continue to monitor your grade status in Student Centre; submit a service request for a late flexible grade request (“My Student Record > Late Flexible Grade Request Form”) within two business days after your grade is posted.
How do CG grades impact honours programs?
CG grades may impact your ability to receive an honours degree. Please review your faculty regulations.
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Do CG grades impact awards and/or scholarships?
CG grades may impact internal UCalgary award selection, particularly for convocation awards. Review your faculty or graduate program regulations. If you’re applying for or have received scholarships from external agencies, you should contact the organization to understand the impact of the CG on scholarship criteria (such as the application and renewal requirements).
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Do CG grades affect Dean’s List eligibility?
CG grades may impact your eligibility for the Dean’s List. Please review your faculty regulations.
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
We are here to support your questions. We strongly recommend connecting with a Faculty Advisor.