New Deadlines and Policies for PDF and Withdrawals in Fall 2023 ONLY: Deadline is now Dec 11; You may take up to two classes P/D/F

Per the November 10 email from Dean Grinage and Provost Bell, the following changes are in effect for the Fall 2023 term, only: 

The deadline to change your grading option to P/D/F has been extended to December 11, 2023.  You now may also change your grading option to P/D/F to up to two classes.  

Here is how to change your grading option to PDF: 

Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading

-Click here to elect a Fall 2023 course for P/D/F grading.  (Use a browser other than Safari).

-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.

This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.

To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election  - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):

-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.

The deadline to withdraw from a course and receive a mark of W has also been extended to December 11, 2023. 

To withdraw from a class, use this online form, following these steps:


1. Consult with your adviser.

2. Get an email from your adviser confirming they approve you to withdraw from this specific class.

3. Download that email as a PDF or save a screenshot of it.

4. Complete and submit the online W form on or before the W deadline, uploading your adviser’s confirmation email when prompted to do so.

5. You will receive an email confirmation once your W request is processed, ordinarily within two business days. 

Note that the W will not appear on your record until the end of the semester when final grades are entered.