Question: is a d failing in college?
Answer: Technically, a 'D' is passing, but it's a sort of a we-don't-really-mean-it pass. A grudging pass, or perhaps a mercy pass. Or, it can be an “I don't ordinarily fail students, but you're testing my faith” pass. ... The student can still switch majors and possibly keep the credit for the D course, but that's it.