The last day to elect or undo the p/d/f option is the last day of classes, Monday, December 14th, 2026 (unlike in past years, it is not the same as the W deadline -- W deadline remains November 19th).
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.
- 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:
-If you are interested in electing Pass/D/Fail (P/D/F) grading for a particular course, we recommend that you speak with your academic adviser or class dean to discuss this decision and whether it will be beneficial for your specific situation and longer-term goals.
-This option is open in Vergil through the P/D/F deadline (see academic calendar).
-If you are already registered for the class, click the "manage" button and change the grading option to P/D/F.
-If you are newly registering for the class, you can select the P/D/F grading option while registering.
This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in Vergil.
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 Vergil! Does that mean I can't take it p/d/f????
A: No! If you can't elect p/d/f in Vergil, you can use this Slate form to do it!
