A: Ithaca’s version of pass/fail is S/D/F, which is short for satisfactory/D/failure.

Grades C- and above count as satisfactory and don’t affect GPA, whereas grades D+ and below will be recorded individually and affect your GPA.

Most programs allow four S/D/F courses in your college career, but you can only take...

A: HomerConnect is one-stop shopping for all your academic needs.

You’ll use this online system to register for classes, see your midterm and final grades, and track your academic progress to ensure that you’re taking enough credits per semester to graduate on time.

HomerConnect houses the full class...

A: Most courses are three credit hours, meaning that they meet three hours each week. To be considered a full-time student, you need to take 12–18 credits a semester. Completing a total of 120 credits is a good rule of thumb for many majors; this works out to about five courses per semester over four years. AP credits from high school or courses you take...

Registering for semester courses is never a walk in the park. Choosing electives can be difficult with the overwhelming number of possibilities. When flipping through the course catalog you’re bound to come across some strange course names that will elicit a chuckle -- but don’t be fooled. These offbeat options are often challenging, interesting, and fun. Here are...

A: Many courses are offered here during the winter and summer sessions—both on campus and online. It’s a great time to fit in that art class you’ve been meaning to try or to catch up on required courses. During the summer there is a wide range of courses offered in almost every department. Students can also do independent studies and internships...