The last day to elect the p/d/f option is March 27, 2025 (this is also the W deadline).
**Special note for graduating seniors-- you cannot uncover grades of P from a course taken during your last semester.
Also, note that courses
taken p/d/f this year are subject to the current rules. Read all about p/d/f on the Registrar's website but especially note the current policy on the number of courses that may be taken p/d/f, as it is different from the special policy exception that was in place last year:
Beginning fall 2023, Barnard students can elect P/D/F grading in one course per term during the academic year (fall/spring).
This is in addition to any courses with mandatory pass/fail grading. A
class in which the P grade is uncovered is still counted towards the
one course per term P/D/F limit.
- Classes taken for P/D/F grading can be applied to general education requirements.
- You cannot elect P/D/F grading
for any course that is needed to fulfill major or minor requirements.
It is your responsibility to be sure that you understand this policy and
to consult with your department if you have any questions. Please note
that if you elect P/D/F grading
in a class that your Department Chair determines is required for your
major or minor requirements, the “pass” grade will be administratively
uncovered by the Registrar’s Office at the point of graduation, which
could affect both your term and cumulative gpa. Dean’ List status can
also be affected by this.
Grading
The instructor is not informed when a student elects the P/D/F grading option. The instructor will assign a letter grade in SSOL, which will be converted to P/D/F on your transcript.
A letter grade of A+ through C- will appear on the transcript as a P, and will not count in the gpa.
A letter grade of D will appear on the transcript as a D, and will count in the gpa.
A letter grade of F will appear on the transcript as an F, and will count in the gpa.
To elect the P/D/F Grading option:
Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading
-Click here to elect a current course for P/D/F grading. (Use a browser other than Safari).
-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.
This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.
To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):
-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.
Pro Tip:
-If you drop or officially withdraw from a
class that you had previously p/d/f'd, you should also revoke the p/d/f
so that it won't count towards your p/d/f limit.
FAQ:
Q: My course doesn't have a P/D/F option in SSOL! Does that mean I can't take it p/d/f????
A: No! If you can't elect p/d/f in SSOL, you can
use this Slate form to do it!
