Pass/Fail Option
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the learning environment and experience for all of our students. Faculty and staff continue to be mindful of the challenges facing our students and are making accommodations where necessary to support our students. We recognize this situation leads to a significant increase in stress for students and faculty alike.
In an effort to alleviate that stress and the negative impacts on students’ GPAs, the College has developed a new policy for allowing students to take Summer 2020 courses pass/fail. This includes courses taken in Summer Session 1 (May 18-June 26, 2020), Summer Session 2 (July 6-August 14, 2020), Summer Session 3 (May 18-August 14, 2020), and Summer Session 8 (May 18-July 16, 2020).
The following outlines the new pass/fail policy:
Undergraduate Pass/Fail Policy for Summer 2020:
To change any course to pass/fail, you can fill out this electronic form: Pass/Fail form
With the exception of students majoring in Nursing (See below), all undergraduate students:
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May take all summer 2020 courses pass/fail.
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If a student chooses the pass/fail option:
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Any grade of D- and above would convert to pass (P).
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A grade of “P” will be listed on the transcript, and will not affect a student’s GPA.
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A grade of “P” will count for all courses taken within the LS Core, all majors, and all minors.
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If a student fails a course, a grade of “F” will be listed on the transcript, and will affect a student’s GPA.
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The deadline for students to choose pass/fail grading is as follows:
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Summer Session 1 (May 18-June 26) |
July 10, 2020 |
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Summer Session 2 (July 6-August 14) |
August 28, 2020 |
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Summer Session 3 (May 18-August 14) |
August 28, 2020 |
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Summer Session 8 (May 18-July 16) |
July 30, 2020 |
These dates allow you to make this change after seeing what grade you would have otherwise received. The signature of the instructor is not required to choose the pass/fail option.
Considerations for Nursing Students: Due to requirements, Nursing majors may take Summer 2020 courses pass/fail except for: HDE 1000: Introduction to Human Development; PHL 2060: Biomedical Ethics; and MTH1111: Basic Statistics.
It is strongly recommended that you speak with an advisor or success coach before you make the decision to pass/fail a course. If you are unsure who to speak with, please contact the Academic Success Center at asc@merrimack.edu.