Instead of traditional letter grading, undergraduate students may elect to be graded on an ABC-/NC basis, or on a Credit/No Credit basis, for any of their courses. These non-traditional grading options may apply to general education courses, courses in the major, or elective courses. Students will be able to select one of these options until May 9. 

For all undergraduates who do not select non-traditional grading, any “F” grade will be changed to a grade of No Credit and will not be calculated into the GPA. No action is required; this will happen automatically.

Graduate students may elect to take any of their courses on a Credit/No Credit basis instead of traditional letter grading. Grades of “B” or above will count for Credit; grades of “B-” or lower will count as No Credit. Students will be able to select this option until May 9.

For all graduate students who do not select non-traditional grading, any “F” grade will be changed to a grade of No Credit and will not be calculated into the GPA. No action is required; this will happen automatically.

All students have until May 9 at midnight to withdraw from any or all of their courses. This extended deadline applies to all students, including undergraduate students, graduate students, and credential students. (There will be no emergency withdrawal period, which had been scheduled to begin April 24. Instead, students will be able to drop any course with instructor and department approval until May 9.) No additional documentation will be required aside from the electronically signed Withdrawal Petition.

More information about how to select these options can be found on the registrar’s webpage. 

We strongly advise students who are considering any of these options to consult with their academic advisor first. It may be best for most students to keep the traditional letter grade, especially since all “F” grades will be automatically converted to a No Credit grade. Students in many programs, including those that lead to credentials, licensures, and graduate degrees, may be best served by traditional grading.

No disqualifications will be issued for spring 2020. Students who would have been disqualified are encouraged to consult with an advisor to discuss how to raise their GPA in subsequent terms. This applies to undergraduate, graduate, and credential students.

Incomplete grades that would have reverted to “Incomplete Charged” at the end of Spring 2020 will automatically be extended to the end of the Fall 2020 semester before they have lapsed.

RP grades that would have reverted to NC at the end of Spring 2020 will be extended to the end of the Fall 2020 semester before they have lapsed.

Forms for the non-traditional grading options are located on the webpage of the Office of the Registrar.

If you earn a letter grade of C- or higher, you will receive the letter grade. If you earn a D+, D, D-, or F, you will receive a grade of no credit (NC). The NC will not factor into your GPA.

Undergraduates: If you earn a letter grade of C- or higher, you will receive a grade of Credit (CR). If you earn a D+, D, D-, or F, you will receive a grade of no credit (NC). Neither will factor into your GPA.

Graduate Students: If you earn a letter grade of B or higher, you will receive a grade of Credit (CR). If you earn a B- or below you will receive a grade of no credit (NC). Neither will factor into your GPA.

You will receive the letter grade you earned. However, if you receive an F, that will be converted into a NC and will not factor into your GPA.

You should consult with your advisor to determine what will be best for you and your program. It might be best for most students to stick with the standard grading option, especially since all F grades will be converted into a NC. D grades are generally passing grades. In most instances, a D grade will grant unit and course credit and will count towards the degree (in most cases, you will not need to repeat the course).

Please see above. If you are a graduating senior, you may select either of the non-traditional grading options. Note that you must complete all of your degree requirements. In most circumstances, a grade of D is a passing grade and will count towards graduation and your GPA. However, if you have selected one of the non-traditional grading options, that D will be converted to NC and will not count towards graduation or towards the GPA. Some majors require a grade of C or better in all upper division major coursework. Please check with an advisor if you are unsure.
 

            UNDERGRADUATES

q  If your priority is to pass the course (you would rather get a D, D+, or D- than repeat the course)
            à No action is a better choice

q  If your priority is GPA (you would rather repeat the course than get a D, D+, or D-)

            à CR/NC: won’t affect your GPA (either positively or negatively)

 GRADUATE STUDENTS

q  If your priority is to pass the course (you would rather get a B- or C than repeat the course)
            à No action is a better choice

q  If your priority is GPA (you would rather repeat the course than get a B- or C)

                        à CR/NC: won’t affect your GPA (either positively or negatively)

No. Your professors will not know that you have selected a non-traditional grading option. They will assign the grade that you earn in the class; if you have selected a non-traditional grading option, that grade will be translated in GET behind the scenes to the grading scheme you selected. 

Let's say you chose the ABC-/NC option.  If you earned a "D" grade, your professor will report it as a "D" grade; it will appear on your transcript and in GET as "NC."

 

You are allowed to make the choice without consulting with advisor, but we strongly recommend against it. There are some programs that require students earn grades in order to advance, or to receive licensure or credentials. Your advisor will be able to guide you when it comes to the possible consequences of selecting non-traditional grading options.
 

It is hard to say. All colleges and universities are impacted by COVID-19 and are doing their best to support students. Each graduate program has its own admissions committee, policies, and practices. Note that some graduate/professional programs may not accept CR grades for prerequisite courses.

You should consult with your advisor to see what is best for you and your program. Students on probation need to raise their GPA and are usually best served by sticking with the standard grading option or choosing the ABC-/NC option in one or more courses.

No disqualifications will be issued for spring 2020. Students who would have been disqualified are encouraged to consult with an advisor to discuss how to raise their GPA in subsequent terms. This applies to undergraduate, graduate, and credential students.
 

No, students may only exercise their grading option one time per course per term.
 

Yes.

You will receive an Unauthorized Withdrawal (WU). This is just about the worst grade you can get this term; it will be calculated into your GPA as an F. An F may impact your financial aid. The WU grade will NOT be converted to NC.

Please see above. You must complete the course and the required assignments. If you do not complete the course, that would be an Unauthorized Withdrawal (WU). The WU will remain on your transcript and be will be calculated into your GPA as an F.

May 9.