What are the main reasons for introducing the graduate P/D/F option?
There has been a rise in demand on students to have breadth of knowledge, due to increasingly interdisciplinary research. P/D/F grading lowers the barrier to exploration of new disciplines or topics while maintaining a minimum standard. It is also a middle ground between regular grading and listener status, allowing students to learn a substantial amount of material without imposing undue burdens on time and effort. Furthermore, P/D/F provides feedback and a record that a certain amount of competence in the subject has been demonstrated.
Related Questions
- Is registering for subjects using the graduate P/D/F option subject to the approval of advisors or graduate officers?
- I am aware of subjects that are already graded on a P/D/F basis. How is this new graduate P/D/F option any different?
- Can we use the graduate P/D/F option on cross-registered subjects at Harvard or other schools?
