Pass/Fail on Distribution Courses

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<p>I was just wondering if we could take classes that our outside our major but that we are counting towards our distribution credit as "Pass/Fail"? Also, if anyone happens to know, do grad schools not like to see the "Pass/Fail" mark on the transcript, even if the classes are outside your major?</p>

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<p>Thanks, that’s actually something I’ve been wondering too. Would really enjoy being able to pass/fail MATH 102 hahaha.</p>

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<p>If the class is not in your major(s), yes, you can take it pass/fail. So distribution classes that are not in your major(s) can be taken pass/fail. And if it turns out you did better than you thought you would, you can keep the grade. </p>

<p>[The</a> Pass-Fail Option | Office of the Registrar | Rice University](<a href=“http://registrar.rice.edu/students/pass_fail/]The”>http://registrar.rice.edu/students/pass_fail/)</p>

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<p>PeteyW, I’ve heard as a rule of thumb that you usually don’t want to have more than three P’s on your transcript. Rice allows a total of four. If you think an upcoming grade could dent your GPA, it makes sense to set up P/F.</p>

<p>I think it makes sense to arrange a P/F for a non-major class that you’re worried about – if things don’t go well, you have a safety net – and if all goes well, you can keep the grade. Be aware of the dates and procedures involved –</p>

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<p>Ah, is this safety net there automatically or do I need to do something special to get it?
And I figure if I’m going to use a Pass/Fail option, it would look the least bad if it was first semester freshmen year. For future registrations I’ll read the Course Evaluations on Esther more carefully.</p>

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<p><a href=“https://my.rice.edu/RegisPF/[/url]”>https://my.rice.edu/RegisPF/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You set the P/F option as necessary.
You might also want to discuss future classes with your O-Week adviser and upperclassmen who have taken classes you’re considering, and know the profs and material well.</p>

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<p>I had not heard this. I am curious as to why?</p>

<p>Also, you cannot P/F more than one course in a semester.</p>

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<p>Too many P’s can undermine the rigor of your academic record. Especially when you’re competing for grad school/ professional school spots. </p>

<p>I think it’s great that they’re an option – especially when you’re juggling a bunch of demanding courses and are worried about a particular class outside your major.</p>