Austin Community College campuses will remain closed through the end of May to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, the school said Wednesday.

In order to accommodate students, ACC is also adjusting some of its grading policies.

"We are facing unprecedented times that ask us to be flexible and understanding. There are many students who are concerned about this transition, and we’re listening," said ACC President and CEO Richard Rhodes. "It is our mission to make sure every student gets the support they need to finish the semester strong. That means we need to evaluate our standard way of grading to give students more options during this time of uncertainty. We hope this change relieves some of the pressure our students are facing. "

Rhodes also signed an emergency order Tuesday allowing students to choose a pass/no-pass option after receiving grades at the end of the semester. They will have until May 29 to do so and there will be no limit on the number of courses that students may convert to pass/no-pass.

A grade of pass or no-pass will not count toward or against a student's GPA, the school said. However, a grade of pass will count toward a student’s earned semester hours. The school encouraged students to meet virtually with their academic advisor for support and determining their best option.