General questions
General FAQs
- If I receive a “P” during the Spring 2020 semester can I opt into changing my grade option to a letter grade after the May 8, 2020 deadline (and before the September 20, 2020 extension)?
- Do I have to change all of my grade options or can I select certain courses to change the grade option?
- How can I change my grade option after the May 8, 2020 campus deadline?
- Will courses be in-residence or online in the Fall 2020 semester?
- What is the rate of pursuit for VA Education benefits at UC Berkeley?
General answers
If I receive a “P” during the Spring 2020 semester can I opt into changing my grade option to a letter grade after the May 8, 2020 deadline (and before the September 20, 2020 extension)?
We are still seeking clarification if this is an option under the policy set by the Academic Senate.
Do I have to change all of my grade options or can I select certain courses to change the grade option?
Students have the option of changing all of their course grades or some of their course grades.
Veteran and Military affiliated students utilizing VA Education Benefits can contact a college advisor prior to the extended deadline of September 20, 2020.
We currently do not have information regarding UC Berkeley’s decision to have the Fall 2020 semester be in-residence or online. We continue to monitor campus decisions that will have an impact on you and message our community when we learn more.
Rate of Pursuit at UC Berkeley for Fall/Spring semesters:
- 12+ units: 100&
- 11, 10, 9 units: 75%
- 8, 7 units: 50+ (Please note, to receive monthly housing allowance you must take 7-units or more. VA policy states your rate of pursuit must be greater than 50%)
- 6 units or less: 50%/-50% (Please note, only tuition and fees are paid for)
Rate of Pursuit at UC Berkeley for Summer Session:
| Full-Time Requirements for Non-Standard Program | Minimum Units to be Considered Full-time by the VA |
| Executive MBA | 8 |
| Evening and Weekend MBA | 7 |
| Master of Information and Data Science | 6 |
| Master of Information and Cybersecurity | 6 |
| Online/On-Campus Master of Public Policy | 6 |
| Master of Public Affairs | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering MEng Part-time Program | 6 |