diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/css/capa/display.scss b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/css/capa/display.scss
index 6b1c32ae65..d209f2d157 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/css/capa/display.scss
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/css/capa/display.scss
@@ -89,6 +89,19 @@ div {
     }
   }
 
+  &.checking {
+    p.status {
+      @include inline-block();
+      background: url('../images/spinner.gif') center center no-repeat;
+      height: 20px;
+      width: 20px;
+    }
+
+    input {
+      border-color: green;
+    }
+  }
+
   &.incorrect, &.ui-icon-close {
     p.status {
       @include inline-block();