diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/seq_module.py b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/seq_module.py
index 7e7792c6af..0cbaaac589 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/seq_module.py
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/seq_module.py
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ class SequenceFields(object):
             "Tag this course module as an Entrance Exam. "
             "Note, you must enable Entrance Exams for this course setting to take effect."
         ),
+        default=False,
         scope=Scope.content,
     )