Students may change to S/U up to the last day of instruction
and may drop courses up to the last day of instruction.
With the approval of the Graduate Advisor, student may opt
for S/U for courses taken between Spring 2020–2021 quarters
according to the following guidelines. These courses still count
towards the PhD program requirements:
Common Questions
Can prerequisites be taken S/U? If so, what is the maximum
number of S/U courses for entire program?
N/A
Can required courses be taken S/U? If so, what is the maximum
number of courses?
YES, maximum of 3
Can electives be taken S/U? If so, what is the maximum
number of courses?
YES, maximum of 3
Plans for specific tracks within the program.
N/A
Consequences of taking a course S/U on the
preliminary? QE Comprehensive exams? Area of
specialization?
N/A
Impact to GPA and ensuring eligibility for QE, employment as
GSR/TA/AI.
