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What will be the impact on my GPA by choosing to be graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis?
The Pass/Unsatisfactory grade, whether “Pass” or “Unsatisfactory,” will not be calculated in a student’s GPA.
What will be the impact on my earned credits of a grade of “Pass”?
The credit will be earned, and counted as any other earned credit, however, the assigned grade will not be factored into the calculation of the GPA.
What will be the impact on my earned credits of an “Unsatisfactory”?
The credit will not be earned, and the assigned grade will not be factored into the calculation of the GPA.
What is the process to select grading on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis?
Plans for this process will be broadly communicated before April 20, 2020.
Once I elect to be graded on the Pass/Unsatisfactory grading basis, will there be further opportunity to reverse that decision?
No. Once a student decides to be graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis, the choice will be irrevocable with no appeal. You can still appeal a grade under the Grades Appeal process but not the choice to be graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
What resources will be available to help me decide whether to select grading on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis?
Your academic advisor, chair/dean’s office, financial aid officer, and any other campus resource with whom you regularly work on decisions related to registration and academic progression will be available to help you. Please seek their advice on what impact selecting to be graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis will have on scholarships (athletics or other), other forms of financial aid, veterans’ benefits, licensure, graduate/professional school admission, and/or other professional goals.
If I choose to be graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis and I earn a “Pass,” will that “Pass” be eligible to meet the prerequisites for subsequent courses and satisfy completion requirements and progression standards?
Yes. The “Pass” will be eligible to satisfy subsequent prerequisites, completion of degree requirements and progression standards.
When can I choose to have a course graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis?
All students will have from April 20, 2020 until May 2, 2020.
How can students get involved?
There are many opportunities to get involved with the Office of Student Activities. Student Activities has an open door policy, a simple visit to our office for upcoming social and educational events can and will be provided. The goal to engage our students both on and off-campus are achieved through publications, social media outlets and volunteer opportunities.
If I am assigned an incomplete grade at the end of the Spring 2020 semester, can I later choose to convert my incomplete grade to a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis?
No. Incomplete grades assigned at the end of the Spring 2020 semester cann0t be converted to a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis at a later date. The decision must be made during the available window (April 20 – May 2, 2020).
