Public Policy Studies Program

W3.CSS
Petition Option Available

Current Policy

Formal department policy remains unchanged - students ordinarily may not P/F a class for the major. However, students may petition the department for P/F. The department will consider petitions for exemptions to department policy - like P/F - for students on a case-by-case basis.

Policy Statement

Our policy has always allowed for students to petition for a one-time only exemption, that is, given exceptional circumstances, for the major to accept one course graded on a Pass/Fail basis. We continue to consider such petitions, and we do recognize that the extraordinary challenges associated with the pandemic have altered the learning environment in a manner that has imposed significant hardships.


Communication History

Final Decision: Monday, November 30th at 4pm CST

College Council received an email from Jim Leitzel (Program Director) confirming that the Public Policy Studies Program will consider petitions to grading policy for students case-by-case.

Follow-Up Communication: Wednesday, November 25th at 3:30pm CST

College Council met with Milvia Rodriguez (Program Administrator) to discuss the P/F option.

Follow-Up Communication: Tuesday, November 24th at 5:30pm CST

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

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

College Council contacted Jim Leitzel (Program Director) and Milvia Rodriguez (Program Administrator).

Standard Policy

Courses cannot be taken P/F.

College Council