Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

W3.CSS
P/F Allowed

New Policy

Major students may take two courses P/F for credit per quarter; minor students may take one course P/F for credit per quarter.

Policy Statement

In light of the extraordinary circumstances in which we find ourselves during this academic year, CLAS has decided to implement a Pass/Fail policy that will allow students to use a specific number of P/F courses towards their degree program. Below is an explanation of the policy and attached is the document that you will submit to me to utilize P/F graded courses toward your degree requirements.

The Pass/Fail option is available for courses taken in Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, and Winter 2021. Students pursuing the LACS major may take up to 2 courses per quarter, with a cap of 4 courses total, for a Pass/Fail grade. Students pursuing the LACS minor may take up to 1 course per quarter, with a cap of 3 courses total, for a Pass/Fail grade.


Communication History

Final Decision: Wednesday, December 2nd at 11:30am CST

College Council received a final decision from Diana Schwartz Francisco (Director of Academic Programs).

Department Acknowledgement: Wednesday, November 25th at 11am CST

College Council received an email from Diana Schwartz Francisco (Director of Academic Programs) acknowledging the request and outlining a decision timeframe of early next week.

Follow-Up Communication: Tuesday, November 24th at 5pm CST

College Council followed-up with the same addressees via email.

Initial Communication: Friday, November 20th at 7am CST

College Council contacted Diana Schwartz Francisco (Director of Academic Programs) and Lindsay Ortega (Chair).

Standard Policy

Courses cannot be taken P/F.

College Council