My degree audit says "in progress," not "pending completion" and/or things are missing from my major audit -- should I panic?????

As graduation approaches, prospective May grads may have questions about the online degree audit. Many degree audits are complete, correct, and fully updated and should therefore show everything you need to graduate as either "complete" or "pending completion of unfinished activity."  

However, even if your degree audit does not appear to be complete or pending, you are very possibly fine.  There are some majors that are so flexible that they don't use the online audit, and others where things could theoretically be updated but at this stage, the registrar has turned their focus from updating the online audit, to instead prioritize confirming with departments that students are cleared to graduate.  



What does this mean for you and how should you avoid panicking?

You are completely fine and totally on track for May 2025 graduation if:

1.  Your General Education Audit shows everything complete, waived, or pending completion, and you pass any in-progress classes in this category with a D or better.

 

2.  Your major audit shows everything complete, waived, or pending completion online, or your department has confirmed that all of your major requirements are completed or in progress, and you pass any in-progress major classes with a C- or better.

 

3.  You pass whatever senior requirement your major has according to your department's standard.

 

4.  You complete at least 122 credits (121 for transfer students) by the end of this semester.  (See previous blog post for best way to double-check this)

Concerned there may be an actual problem?  

If you see something missing in the General Education Audit, or any missing study abroad or external credit, please contact the registrar and class dean ASAP to address this.

If you have questions or concerns about your major audit, please contact your major adviser or department chair.

Senior FAQ: My course doesn't have a P/D/F option in SSOL! Does that mean I can't take it p/d/f????

DON'T WORRY! If you can't elect p/d/f in SSOL, you can use this Slate form to do it!

The rules governing p/d/f are on this Registrar website.

How to elect the P/D/F option by the **NEW** May 5 deadline

The last day to elect the p/d/f option is now May 5, 2025 (the W deadline was in the past and remains unchanged).

**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!

Academic coaching finals prep drop-in week!

Soooo what do you mean it's almost the end of the semester?! Time is truly flying by and now's right around the time when the pre-finals panic sets in. But, not to worry, the Dean's Office for Advising and Support has got your back!

If you're feeling stressed for finals, needing help organizing your study plan, or wanting to learn some new study strategies, then academic coaching is the right resource for you! The Deans' Office for Advising and Support will be providing academic coaching drop-in sessions at various times April 28th-May 2nd. Use this link to RSVP for a day and time to receive a google calendar invite!

Activist Research Salon

As part of this year's Grace Lee Boggs programming, the Office of DEI is collaborating with SGA's Equity Committee to highlight the work of undergraduate seniors who are researching activism and social justice initiatives. The research salon will be held on Wednesday, April 23, from 6-8PM in Diana 504. The Library is generously offering stipends to students who will be presenting.

Please fill out this form by Sunday, April 20 at 11:59PM EST to be considered to be a presenter.

Senior Class Dean 2024-2025 Walk-In Hours -- Stop by in person or on zoom!

Got a quick question?

Need to talk to a dean ASAP?

If you have something complicated or want to be sure you can talk at length, please make an appointment via Dean Grabiner's online scheduler.

Otherwise, during the semester, you may walk in virtually or in person at any of the times below. 

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm Eastern Time

• Enter waiting room via this Tuesday Afternoon Walk-In Hours Zoom Link or visit 105 Milbank,
  
• We will see students on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• If we run out of time and can't see you, we apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to schedule an appointment, to try walk-ins on a different day, or for time-sensitive matters, to call the office at 212-854-2024 during business hours.

Wednesdays: Degree Audit Drop-Ins 4-5pm Eastern Time

• Enter waiting room via this Degree Audit Drop-ins Zoom Link or visit 105 Milbank
• We will prioritize students seeking degree audit advice but will see other students if time permits 
• If we run out of time and can't see you, we apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to schedule an appointment, to try walk-ins on a different day, or for time-sensitive matters, to call the office at 212-854-2024 during business hours.

Thursdays 3-4pm Eastern Time

• Enter waiting room via this Thursday Afternoon Walk-In Hours Zoom Link or visit 105 Milbank.
  
• We will see students on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• If we run out of time and can't see you, we apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to schedule an appointment, to try walk-ins on a different day, or for time-sensitive matters, to call the office at 212-854-2024 during business hours.

Detailed Final Exam schedules now available online

 

Projected University Examination Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Courses

Engineering Courses

Barnard Courses

Please note that procedures listed on the Columbia master schedule DO NOT apply to Barnard students.

For Barnard students: If you have exam conflict (two exams at the same time) or exam hardship (defined as three exams within a 24-hour period or four exams within a 48-hour period), please fill out this form.

Examinations are not rescheduled to accommodate travel plans.

Barnard SGA Earth Day Fair!

Join us for the Earth Day Festival 2022 event on April 22nd from 2-6 pm in Futter Field. Barnard Student Government Association will host the Earth Day Festival, an interactive event for students to engage sustainability clubs and events. This event will feature speeches and performances, a book swap, a clothing swap, raffles, food, and DIY activities. There will be picnic blankets for fun in the sun! All Barnard faculty, staff, and students are welcomed! Join us for some sustainable goodies, plants, and food!

DEADLINE ALERT: incomplete work from fall 2024 due TUESDAY, April 15

If you took an Incomplete in any of your Fall 2024 classes, be sure to turn in all remaining written work to both the instructor and registrar@barnard.edu (so that it can be time-stamped as on time) no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2024.  

Once the instructor submits the new final grade, it will completely replace the temporary placeholder "I" grade, and your transcript will show no evidence of the former incomplete.

In between you submitting the work and the instructor entering the updated grade, you may see your grade temporarily changed to "WS" -- do not panic if you see this! It stands for "Work Submitted" and means you have done everything correctly and by the appropriate deadline.

If work is not submitted by the deadline, the instructor will be directed to enter the contingency grade, i.e. a final grade factoring in a zero for any missing work. The contingency grade will be preceded by an asterisk on the transcript (e.g. *B, *C-, *F). 

If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances and would like to discuss the possibility of petitioning to extend an incomplete, please contact your class dean.

Senior Thesis Group Coaching - April 18th!

The Deans' Office for Advising and Support and the Center for Engaged Pedagogy are hosting another senior thesis group coaching session! 

If you are writing a senior thesis and are struggling with: comparing your progress to others, writer's block and motivation, an overwhelming course workload, wanting feedback on drafts, or reaching checkpoints, then we can help. 

RSVP to join the next group coaching session on Friday, April 18th at 2PM in Milbank 318!