by Guest » Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:35 pm
If you really want to continue doing this, I would just email SMART explaining how your school has a unique policy, and if SMART would reconsider allowing you to take one P/F course a semester. I would focus on explaining how you benefit from the policy (more time on STEM classes/research/skills that benefit your SF/etc), and they might understand it.
Otherwise, I would honestly just say to learn to pick your battles. I doubt you'll find a way around it that doesn't end up being more work for you. No offense, but it is their business. They are the ones paying for the courses, so you have to play by their rules. The handbook is very clear that you are not allowed to take P/F courses if they are offered for a grade, and failing to do so can can result in the dismissal from the program (Appendix A).
If you really want to continue doing this, I would just email SMART explaining how your school has a unique policy, and if SMART would reconsider allowing you to take one P/F course a semester. I would focus on explaining how you benefit from the policy (more time on STEM classes/research/skills that benefit your SF/etc), and they might understand it.
Otherwise, I would honestly just say to learn to pick your battles. I doubt you'll find a way around it that doesn't end up being more work for you. No offense, but it is their business. They are the ones paying for the courses, so you have to play by their rules. The handbook is very clear that you are not allowed to take P/F courses if they are offered for a grade, and failing to do so can can result in the dismissal from the program (Appendix A).