Withdrawing and the S/U Option: Questions Answered

Re-posted from ASC Advisor, Rachel Moody’s Blog: www.dreamclimbthrive.com.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY S/U GRADING AND/OR TO WITHDRAW FROM A SPRING 2016, SEMESTER LENGTH CLASS IS TODAY, APRIL 5, 2016.

Facts about using the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade mode option:

• We do not have a pass/fail option. A “D-” is passing, but it will not earn you an “S”.
• You need to earn a “C” or higher to earn an “S”; a “C-” is not high enough.
• Some majors do not allow S/U grading for their courses.
• You cannot S/U upper-level courses (300 Level and Higher)
• Neither the “S” or the “U” will affect your GPA but you can only earn credit if you earn an “S”.
• Click here to read the UAlbany official policy on the S/U grading option.

Facts about withdrawing:

• A “W” grade will not affect your GPA but it may detrimentally affect your Financial Aid Eligibility.
• Make sure to speak with both an advisor and a Financial Aid Counselor before dropping a course.
• Click here to read the UAlbany official policy on dropping courses.

Before you S/U or W ask yourself:

• What have I done to succeed in this class?
• Am I aware of the resources available to help me?
  • If not, Check out Advising Plus.
• Am I using those resources to the best of my ability? 

Before you S/U or W, you should speak to an advisor. If your advisor is not available, see the advisor-on-duty in our office. The Advisor-on-Duty is available to students of all majors, Monday-Friday, 1 pm – 5 pm. 

If you have a general question about anything above, ask us in the comments below!