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What is Pass/Fail?

April 26, 2017fail pass

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What is Pass/Fail?

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Pass/fail means the grade for the class will be either Pass or Fail, not the standard A/B/C/D/F grading scheme. The grading system is fully described in the Butler Bulletin, section Academic Regulations and Definitions, starting on page 95. Some classes are designated as always getting a Pass/Fail grade. There are limits on what courses can be taken Pass/Fail. See your advisor.

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• The pass/fail option exists to allow students to experiment and undertake new and difficult coursework; it allows students to get course credit for the class without receiving a letter grade. Note that no courses required to fulfill the core, a major, or a minor in any college of the University may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis; the course taken Pass/Fail must be a pure, free elective. Note that Freshmen are ineligible to take a course Pass/Fail. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are allowed to take one course Pass/Fail per year.