UW-River Falls

Pass / Fail Program

If you are planning to enroll in a course on a pass/fail basis please be aware of the following:

Junior or senior students who are not on scholastic probation may take one course per semester on a pass/fail basis with a maximum of three courses or nine credits within the degree program.

Credits earned under the pass/fail system with a satisfactory grade ("S") will not be included in computing the student's GPA. An unsatisfactory ("U") in these courses is treated as an "F" and does effect the grade point average in that way.

Courses taken under the pass/fail system will be considered only as elective courses. These courses will not complete any specific requirements other than the overall credit requirement.

Students may declare their intent to enroll in a course on a pass/fail basis in the Registrar's Office, but under no circumstances will students be permitted to change a course either to or from pass/fail after the second week of classes each semester or the first week of summer session.

Once the student has obtained approval to take a course on a pass/fail basis a letter grade, other than "U" or "S", will not be recorded on the permanent record.

Students who are undecided about a major or option should not take courses on a pass/fail basis which might later become part of their requirements. Students in pre-professional programs, including preparation for graduate study, should avoid taking courses under the pass/fail system which may be required or recommended for such study.

Students shall confer with their advisors in considering those courses which might be taken on a pass/fail basis. If it is determined that a student elected a course without being eligible or without meeting the requirements, the student will be required to carry the course on the conventional grading scale.

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