Converting a Letter Grade to an S (Satisfactory)
Subject to the limitations set forth below, a student may elect to convert a letter grade of C or higher in any upper-level course to a Satisfactory, represented by an “S.” A student may not elect to convert a grade of C-, D, or F. Once an election to convert a letter grade to an S is communicated to the Registrar, that election may not be reversed, revoked, or changed.
The following limitations apply to a student’s election to convert a letter grade to an S:
- A student may not convert a letter grade in any required first-year course.
- A student may not convert a letter grade in any clinic course.
- A student may not convert a letter grade in any course that is to be used to satisfy the legal profession (ethics) graduation requirement.
- A student may convert a letter grade to an S in no more than two courses during the student’s entire law school career.
The deadlines and procedures for electing to convert a letter grade shall be determined by the Law School Registrar in consultation with the Vice Dean.
To elect the S/U option, you must email lawreg@pitt.edu by the deadlines indicated. The deadline to request a letter grade conversion for the Spring 2026 semester for all students is 11:59 PM on Monday, May 25th. Please include your name, PeopleSoft number, course title of the course you wish to convert to S/U and confirmation that you have not exceeded the number of permitted S/U course elections. No pass/fail requests will be considered after 11:59 PM on Monday, May 25th.