<p>The saying at HMC is that “D is for done.” So, I assume you pass with a D. I don’t know if a D- does it, but probably. There is no GPA from the first semester. The pass/no credit system takes the pressure off and gives all these high achieving kids time to get used to grades that are not As. Many who would have been appalled at the prospect of a B in high school, do happy dances when they get them at HMC.</p>