Pass Fail for General Requirments

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Taking general education classes on a Pass/Fail basis can be a strategic move to expedite degree completion while allowing more focus on major-specific courses like Physics and Math. This approach is generally viewed positively for non-technical classes taken for enjoyment. However, it is crucial to be aware that many colleges have restrictions on Pass/Fail options for required courses, as the intent is to encourage exploration rather than to bypass essential learning. Students should ensure they do not fail these courses, as that could negatively impact their academic standing.
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How much does it count against you if you were to take a few general education classes, stuff the university requires you to take to get a "well rounded" experience on a Pass/Fail basis?

I am considering doing this so I can speed up my degree and focus more on my Physics and Math classes. Good idea? Bad idea? No idea?
 
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Going pass-fail is a great idea for non-technical classes you want to take for fun. I did this all the time in undergraduate.

Just don't fail!
 
Many colleges and universities forbid or limit taking requirements pass/fail. The intent is to let a student explore areas he/she normally wouldn't, not to allow a student to squeak through general education requirements and focus on his/her major.
 

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