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Fall 2020 Semester Alternate Grading Option

Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCC students will have the option to receive a traditional letter grade or a designation of Satisfactory/Pass/Unsatisfactory for each course taken this semester. You can select this alternative grading based on your unique needs and circumstances.

At the end of the semester, your instructors will enter earned letter grades (A through F). These grades will be permanently kept by MCC; however, you will have the option of requesting that a Satisfactory/Pass/Unsatisfactory grade be displayed on your transcript, as follows:

  • Substitute an "S" for earned grades "A" to "C" indicating students have Satisfactory performance in the course.
  • Substitute "P" for earned grades "C-" to "D-" indicating students have Passed the course.
  • Substitute a "U" for earned grade of "F" indicating student performance was Unsatisfactory for the course.

While both "S" and "P" signify earned course credit and are excluded from GPA calculation, "S" grades may be more likely to be eligible for transfer to another institution. (This would be a decision by the transfer institution.) "U" grades indicate that a student was unsuccessful in the course; no credit would be awarded, and this grade is also excluded from GPA calculation.

The alternate grading option will be available after the end this semester. Do not contact the Registration and Records Office until that time. Students will receive an email reminder about the option after final grades are entered. The deadline for requesting a change for either summer or fall 2020 is March 1, 2021.

Bright, Kelsey
Academic Services
10/21/2020