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FALL QUARTER 2020 - PASS/NO PASS INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

 The Academic Senate at UCI, which governs academic regulations at UC Irvine, has authorized adjustments to existing undergraduate regulations on Pass/No Pass grades (P/NP) for the Fall quarter as follows:
  • All undergraduate courses will offer P/NP grading as an option. It is the student’s choice as to whether they wish to take the course for letter grade or P/NP.
  • Academic deans and departments are encouraged, but not required, to allow courses taken P/NP to fulfill school and major requirements.
  • Students will be able to change their grade options, both letter grade to P/NP and P/NP to letter grade through November 25th, the day before the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Courses taken P/NP will not count toward the 12-unit overall graduation cap on these courses.
  • Students on academic probation may enroll in courses with the P/NP option in the Fall 2020 term.

Please note: The Senate recently extended these adjustments to allow students to take certain Writing courses—Writing 37, 39A, and 39AP—on a P/NP basis.
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The UCI Registrar’s Office has put together pertinent information related to the Fall 2020 P/NP here: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions related to courses taken in Spring/Summer 2020, please refer to the Spring/Summer P/NP FAQ for information.

PLEASE NOTE: For FALL QUARTER 2020 the School of Education will allow courses taken for a "P" (Pass) to count towards Major Requirements that normally need to be taken for a letter grade. It is important when making the decision to take a course P/NP or for a letter grade that you keep in mind the following:
  • To receive a "P" (Pass) and to get credit/units, you must earn a grade of "C" or better. However, if a course is taken for a letter grade, the minimum grade needed for credit would be at least a "D-" in most courses. This is especially important to note for graduating students who are trying to fulfill their last requirements to graduate. You will need to weigh the risk of taking a course P/NP and not receiving any credit if your earn the equivalent to a C- grade or lower.
  • Writing courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better (or a "P" if taking the course for P/NP).
  • If you are retaking a course that was originally for a LETTER GRADE, you must retake the course for a LETTER GRADE ONLY - there are no exceptions.
  • P/NP courses will not affect your GPA, including your major GPA. If your UCI and/or major GPA are below a 2.0, getting a P will not raise your GPA.
  • We recommend that you see how you are doing in the courses throughout the quarter. You have until Wednesday of Week 8 (November 25th) to change the grade option of a course.  (No grade option changes can be made after that time.)
  • Graduate/Professional school programs make their own determination as to how they assess courses taken as P/NP for their admissions purposes. You will need to check with those programs directly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email educadvising@uci.edu. 

School of Education FAQ

HOW DO I CHANGE THE GRADING OPTION TO PASS/NO PASS IN FALL 2020?
  • Monday, September 28th to Friday, October 16th at 5:00pm -  Use WebReg to enroll or change the grading option to Pass/No Pass.
  • Friday, October 16th at 5:00pm to Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00pm - Submit a request through Enrollment Exceptions in Student Access. (Student Access > Applications > Enrollment Exceptions)
  • After Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00pm - No changes can be made.
what is the deadline to change the grading option to pass/no pass in fall 2020?
The deadline to change the grading option is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2020 at 5:00pm.
** No changes can be made after Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00pm.
**Note: This is the day before the Thanksgiving holiday; please expect a delay in review and approval for requests submitted on the deadline day.
what courses cannot be taken as pass/no pass?
The Pass/No Pass option will NOT be approved in the following instance:
  • If you are retaking a course you previously took for a letter grade. You cannot repeat a letter grade for Pass/No Pass.
  • If you are taking a course for a major in another school, be sure to consult that school for Pass/No Pass policies.
what if i need help deciding which grading option to choose?
Please see the infographic above to assist in your decision-making process. Remember, you must earn a grade of “C” or better to receive a “Pass” and earn credit for a course; a grade of “C-“ or below is considered a “No Pass” and you will be not be able to use the course to meet degree requirements. This is especially important to note for graduating students who are trying to fulfill their last requirements to graduate. You will need to weigh the risk of taking a course P/NP and not receiving any credit if your earn the equivalent to a C- grade or lower. You may visit our office for virtual walk-in hours or email us at: educadvising@uci.edu.
is there a fee to change the grading option?
No; the $3.00 fee normally charged for this request will be waived.
Why isn't the pass/no pass showing up on my degreeworks?
If you choose to take a major or School requirement for Pass/No Pass in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2020, it might not show up on your DegreeWorks, but the course DOES still count for the requirement. Please reach out to educadvising@uci.edu for assistance. ​
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