Pass/Fail Option
Procedures
Students must declare their intent to take a course pass/fail (or to revoke a pass/fail option) by submitting a Pass/Fail Grade Option Form. The deadline for filing a pass/fail grade option request depends on the semester and course meeting pattern. Please click here for specific deadline information. The course instructor will not be made aware of the declaration of a pass/fail option. Should the instructor submit a passing grade of A through D, the student receives the grade of P on the permanent record. If the instructor submits an F, an F is recorded on the permanent record.
Policy
- Undergraduate students may take one course per full-time academic year (32 credits) on a pass/fail basis, not counting those courses that must be taken pass/fail: i.e., private lessons.
- The pass/fail option is not available for any courses used to fulfill the Gallatin liberal arts requirements.
- Courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not count toward the Dean’s List minimum credit requirement of 12 credits in graded courses.
- Pass/fail options must be filed by the appropriate deadline.
Pass/Fail Grade Option Form
FAQs
Who can file a pass/fail grade option with Gallatin?
What courses can I apply the pass/fail grade option to?
How often may I use the pass/fail grade option?
When is the last day to file pass/fail grade option request?
Are there pass/fail grade option restrictions?
How does taking a course pass/fail affect my GPA?
Will I receive credit for a course taken pass/fail?
Do I need adviser approval to file a pass/fail grade option request?
Do I need instructor approval to file a pass/fail grade option request?
How do I file a pass/fail grade option request?
How do I revoke a pass/fail grade option request?
How will I know if my pass/fail grade option request has been approved?
Who can file a pass/fail grade option with Gallatin?
All Gallatin undergraduate students; Gallatin students must file their pass/fail grade option request with Gallatin even if the course is being offered by another school within the University.
** non-Gallatin students taking
What courses can I apply the pass/fail grade option to?
With the exception of courses used to fulfill the Gallatin Liberal Arts Core requirement, the pass fail grade option may be used for Gallatin courses as well as courses taken at other schools within the University. This also includes some NYU study abroad courses.
** If a course is only offered on pass/fail basis i.e. a Private Lesson, you do not have to submit a pass/fail option request.
How often may I use the pass/fail grade option?
The pass/fail grade option may be used on one course only per full-time academic year that is once within 32 credits (in addition to any courses that may only be taken pass/fail, such as Private Lessons). You may only use the pass/fail option a total of four times during your academic career.
When is the last day to file pass/fail grade option request?
Standard 14-week session courses
You must file your request by the end of the ninth week of classes during the fall and spring terms. You may also refer to the appropriate calendar.
Gallatin Two-credit Seven Week Courses
Please refer to the course specific calendar(s), http://www.nyu.edu/gallatin/current/ba/advisement-deadlines.html
Six week summer sessions
You must file your by the end of the day on the Wednesday of the forth week of classes during the six-week summer session. You may also refer to the appropriate calendar.
Courses meeting during other sessions (3-week, 8-week, etc.)
Please contact Gallatin’s Office of Student Services, 212-998-7378, to determine deadlines.
***Once the deadline for submitting the pass/fail grade option request has passed, students cannot file nor revoke this grading option.
Are there pass/fail grade option restrictions?
Yes, the pass/fail option is not available for any course used to fulfill the Gallatin Liberal Arts Core Requirement. In addition, courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not count toward the Dean’s List minimum credit requirement of 12 credits in graded courses.
How does taking a course pass/fail affect my GPA?
If your course instructor submits a final passing grade of “D” through “A”, you will receive a grade of “Pass,” and a “P” will appear on your final transcript. If your course instructor submits a final grade of “F,” an “F” will appear on your final transcript. The grade of “P” is not computed in your grade point average; however, the grade of “F” is computed in your grade point average.
Will I receive credit for a course taken pass/fail?
Yes, you will receive credit for courses graded with a “P,” provided those courses are accepted for credit toward your degree.
Do I need adviser approval to file a pass/fail grade option request?
You do not need your adviser’s approval to use the pass/fail grade option. However if you are unsure if the pass/fail option is the right for you, it is a good idea to consult with either your academic adviser or Gallatin class adviser.
Do I need instructor approval to file a pass/fail grade option request?
No, your instructor will not be made aware that you have filed a pass/fail grade option request for his/her course. During the grading period your course instructor will still submit a letter grade to the Office of the Registrar. If you use the pass/fail grade option, the final letter grade submitted by your course instructor is automatically changed by the Registrar’s Office to a grade of either “Pass” or “Fail.”
How do I file a pass/fail grade option request?
The best way to file a pass/fail grade option request is to fill out Gallatin’s web-based form which is processed electronically. You may also download the print version of the form here and submit it in person to the Gallatin office of Student Services, located on the 6th floor of 715 Broadway.
How do I revoke a pass/fail grade option request?
You should follow the same steps you used to file the pass/fail option request, only you will need to check the box that indicates that you would like to revoke your request.
How will I know if my pass/fail grade option request has been approved?
Once your request has been processed, you will receive email notification. If your request is approved, a pass/fail notation will appear on your transcript below the course title on your transcript at the end of semester.
*** The notation is posted to your transcript after the deadline has passed to allow you time to revoke your request if necessary. Please see When is the last day to file pass/fail grade option request? for deadline information.
For questions or concerns regarding the pass/fail grade option, please contact Doris Chan at doris.chan@nyu.edu