# Impact of Pass/Fail Grading Option

**Source**: https://aas.hku.hk/impact-pf/
**Parent**: https://aas.hku.hk/apply-scholarships/

Due to the adoption of online learning mode from September 1-21, 2020 (and “dual” mode thereafter), the University gives all undergraduate students the [special assessment option](https://tl.hku.hk/2020/07/updated-ug-tpg-teaching-arrangements-for-semester-1-2020-21/ "click here for more details about special assessment option") of pass/fail grading and late drop in semester 1, 2020-21.

The choice of pass/fail grading brings the obvious benefit of excluding from GPA calculation the course in which you have less confidence. However, there are also some **DOWNSIDES**, some of them very significant in particular situation, which you must consider very carefully before making your decision.

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