Adams State University has amended its grading policy to allow undergraduate students to convert any of their spring semester 2020 grades to Pass/Fail after final grades have been submitted by faculty members. Passing grades will be awarded college credit, designated as a “P” on student transcripts; a failing grade will not be awarded college credit and will be designated as a “NC” or “No Credit” on transcripts.
“The purpose of this policy is to provide a non-punitive grading option for students whose performance in a course or courses may have been detrimentally impacted by the change to remote instruction, or other situations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Adams State Vice President for Academic Affairs Kent Buchanan.
Once grades are posted by May 12, students will have 3 days, until May 15, to request a change to a grade. Students must contact the Adams State registrar’s office to process the change. Students should feel free to reach out to their academic advisor or the Adams State financial aid staff in advance to discuss any implications to changing a course grade to Pass/Fail.
“This option is really good to have available for our students and we believe it reflects our commitment to support our students,” said Adams State President Cheryl D. Lovell. “The shift to Blackboard-only instruction was not planned at the beginning of this spring semester. With these adjustments we know it is important to display as much care and compassion to all for this very quick change in course delivery. Our speed in adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic is a true testament to our great and caring faculty and staff.”
Adams State students are finishing the spring semester on the University’s Blackboard online course management system. The spring semester ends with finals week May 4 through May 8.
