ACADEMIC REGULATIONS: Undergraduate students

The following changes pertain to undergraduate students in Fall 2020 only and supersede the usual rule limiting students to only one Pass/Fail course per semester.

On July 20, 2020, the University of Delaware Faculty Senate passed a resolution to use the modified pass/no credit grading option for the fall 2020 semester. The following changes pertain to undergraduate students in Fall 2020 and supersede the usual rule limiting students to only one Pass/Fail course per semester.

Grading: Professors will assign letter grades as usual. The last date for posting grades to UDSIS is December 22, 2020. Between that date and January 5, 2021, undergraduate students will have the option to request a change from a letter grade to a modified pass/no credit grading option.

Please note that changing grade options may have implications for students. Students who are considering a change to the modified pass/no credit grading option should review the Undergraduate Grade Change FAQ and consult with their assistant dean’s office before making the change.

Students who receive federal grants (e.g., Pell awards) and students who receive scholarships that require a minimum GPA need to be aware that eligibility for federal grants and scholarships that require a minimum GPA will be based on the actual letter grades that students earn. That is, although students who receive federal grants and/or scholarships that require a minimum GPA may utilize the modified pass/no credit grading option for their UD transcript, eligibility for Pell grants and/or scholarships that require a minimum GPA will be determined by the actual letter grade earned for each course.

Students may choose the modified pass/no credit option for Fall 2020 for electives and courses that are required for their degree. The modified pass/no credit option consists of four grade possibilities - none of which impact the student’s GPA:

High Pass equals grades from A through B-. A grade of “High Pass” will satisfy the minimum grade requirement for all courses taken to meet graduation requirements and will satisfy the prerequisite grade for subsequent courses (regardless of the minimum grade required).

Mid Pass equals grades from C+ through C-. A grade of “Mid Pass” will satisfy the minimum grade needed for courses that require a C- or higher for graduation and will satisfy the prerequisite grade for subsequent courses that require a minimum grade of C- or better.

Low Pass equals grades from D+ through D-. A grade of “Low Pass” will satisfy the minimum grade needed for courses that require a D- or higher for graduation and will be satisfy the prerequisite grade for subsequent courses that have a minimum requirement of D- or better.

No Credit replaces an F. With a grade of “No Credit,” the student does not earn credit for the course.

Students may choose the pass/no credit option for one or more courses. The Registrar’s Office will automatically change any letter grade from D+ through F to the appropriate modified pass/no credit option.