BU Hub Courses to Become Eligible for Pass/Fail Credit

Beginning in the fall 2023 semester, BU Hub courses will be removed from the list of exclusions under the University’s Policy on Pass/Fail Courses for Undergraduate Students.

This change means that if a student elects to take a class Pass/Fail (P*/F*) and they receive a passing grade (P), they will still fulfill the Hub requirements associated with the class. The change aligns with the spirit of the Hub, which is designed to encourage exploration.

While the new policy will be effective fall 2023, it will be retroactive for continuing students. This means that if you have elected to take a class Pass/Fail this semester or during a past semester and you are returning as an undergraduate in fall 2023, you will fulfill the Hub requirements that were associated with the class at the time. Students may not elect to retroactively change a graded course to be P*/F*.

The deadline to elect to take a class P*/F* for this spring 2023 semester has been extended to Friday, April 7. We encourage you to contact your academic advisor should you have any questions about this change in policy.

We hope this announcement comes as welcome news and that the change in policy encourages students to explore areas of study beyond the familiar.