Courses taken for R or Pass/Fail do not count towards the MA Statistics degree.

Core classes and capstone courses cannot be taken for R or P/F.

R, Pass/Fail grade policy can be found:  R GradePass/Fail

  • If you want to take a class for Pass/Fail, you may be able to choose this option on SSOL.  If you have permission to take it P/F, but cannot choose it on SSOL, fill out an RAF with approval from your instructor (signature or email)Send the completed form to [email protected].   
  • R is an agreement made with the instructor. 
  • For both P/F and R:  Make sure you know your instructor’s expectations on what you are required to complete. 

The last day to change a course to Pass/Fail or R Grade is listed in the Academic Calendar.  This deadline is strictly enforced.  

Your choice is permanent after the deadline.  You cannot go back to a letter grade after the deadline.  You cannot retake the course to get a letter grade. 

Pass/Fail:  If you get a Pass, the grade will not affect your GPA.  If you FAIL, the F will be the same as getting an F in any course.  Read about the GSAS grading system HERE