Fall 2020 Academic Affairs Update - Credit / No Credit Grade Option - Deadline 12/8/2020
Nov-16-2020
Dear Students,
As we prepare to end the semester strong and return for an outstanding Spring 2021 semester, the University recognizes that in some cases Âé¶¹´«Ã½ may need additional course grade options for the Fall 2020 semester. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis itself has not only prompted academic challenges, but also has changed everyday life for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and faculty alike. To respond to these significant disruptions and the transition from face-to-face to remote learning, undergraduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ may petition the Registrar to change grade type in self-selected courses.
In terms of the administrative relief available to undergraduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½, a broad overview is presented below:
- Students can petition to change course grade types from a grade of “C” or “B” or “A” to “Credit,” or CR. Individuals with grades of “D” or “F” can request a “No Credit,” or NC. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to making a decision on how to proceed. To submit a request please visit: /registra/credit/login.php. The deadline for the submitting a request is Tuesday December 8, 2020. Please note, the request must be made prior to finals and this process is different from Spring 2020. For that reason, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ must submit the online form by 12/8/2020.
- There is no limit on the number of Fall 2020 courses a student can convert to credit/no credit grading.
- COVID-era CR / NC options are exceptions to the Undergraduate Catalog and can be applied to meet overall degree, major, and general education requirements.
- As indicated above, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisors prior to submitting requests. To learn more about the CR / NC process and the implications of choosing this option, please view this short video from Director of Advising, Dr. Tyler Phelps
In closing, I wish you well and all the best as you finish the semester.
Sincerely,
Jay D. Gatrell, Ph.D.
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs