Which classes can you take as a pass/no pass?

momosky
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:55:40 +0000

a) it depends on your major. Go search up your major requirements list and there should be a note on there that tells you what you can and cannot take for P/NP. If it doesn’t say, you can contact your advisor - there should be an open time window for freshmen during August. As a general rule all upper division major classes cannot be taken for P/NP.

For example, psychology majors can take all lower divs (math, bio…) for P/NP except statistics. For biology majors, all major classes must be taken for a letter grade.

b) It won’t count to fulfilling your major requirements. Which means you won’t get your degree. Which means just don’t do it – I imagine it’ll be a mess to deal with.

c) In general most GEs can be taken P/NP and still count to your GE requirements. I think the writing sequences are the only GEs that must be taken for a letter grade – go look at your college GE sheets.

*Yes, any class you sign up for the quarter (Fall 2012, Winter 2013…) only lasts for that quarter. Typically people sign up for 3 or 4 classes (4 units ea.) their first quarter at SD.