Purdue University has opted to adjust their grading scale for the Spring 2020 semester to a Pass/No Pass system. This would give the students the option to change any letter grade to a P/NP prior to the end of the semester. Any grade above a C- is recognized as a "Pass" in the course, that counts towards all degrees but does not affect the overall GPA of the student.

I believe in these uncertain times, anything to ease the burden of the student body at Ball State University is imperative. To expect students to perform to the academic standard with limited provisions is ludicrous. The tuition the students paid for was meant to institute in-person classes that would help facilitate an improved academic experience.

This is not meant to minimize the impact of the pandemic, cancelling in-person classes was crucial to ensuring the safety of students and faculty, but the current grading system is causing unnecessary stress to students in an already uncertain and difficult time.

I implore the staff of Ball State University to consider adjusting the grading system for the Spring semester of 2020 to a Pass/No Pass basis. Thank you.