Today (Wednesday, April 5), is the last day to withdraw or to apply the S/U grading option to a semester-length course. If you need help deciding on the best option for you, talk to your professors and meet with our advisors-on-duty, available today. 1pm-5pm. No Appointment In Needed for our Advisors on Duty. (Yes “Advisors” – We will have more than one today!)
The S/U Grading Option
The S/U Option allows students to change the grade mode of a lower level (100-299) class from A-E to S (Satisfactory)/U (Unsatisfactory).
Before you consider applying this option consider the following:
- You can only use this option twice.
- Typically, you should not S/U prerequisites to get into a major. Some majors do not accept S/U graded prerequisite courses. If you are not sure, see your advisor.
- The last day to S/U or Withdraw from a semester-length course is April 5.
- You MUST earn a C or higher in order to earn the S and the credit for the course. If you earn a C- or lower, you will receive a U grade and will not earn credit for your course.
- A grade of S or U will not affect your GPA.
Withdrawing from Classes
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.
Before you S/U or W ask yourself:
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?
- According to the syllabus, how am I really doing in this class?
Submitted by Rachel Moody, Academic Advisor, Advisement Services Center
Her blog is at www.dream.climbthrive.com
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