Undergraduate students this semester have the option of designating as many of their fall 2020 undergraduate courses as “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” as they choose, unless prohibited by their major. Consultation with the advisor or college Student Services Office is strongly encouraged.
Request an S/U. (Note: form will have to be submitted for each S/U at a time.)
1. Question
Has the definition of the S/U changed?
Answer
No. An S still indicates a grade of C- or higher (for Honors courses, a grade of B or higher). However, students earning a grade of D+, D, or D- (for Honors, B- to D-) will earn a CR (credit/no impact to GPA). If a student earns an F, a UN will be
awarded (No credit/no impact to GPA).
Note: check out grading policy for the Fall 2020 semester.
2. Question
Will these count towards my five allowed?
Answer
No. Even if you had already applied the S/U on a course, none of the S/Us you choose on courses this semester will count towards your five.
3. Question
How many courses can I S/U this semester?
Answer
As many as you want, unless prohibited by your major. This especially impacts majors in art, music, design, and teacher education programs
where a C or better is required. Please consult with your advisor or Student Services
Office if your are unsure. You might also check the catalog to see if your program has a restriction.
4. Question
Will my GPA be impacted?
Answer
No. A satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade, recorded as S, CR, or UN (see Question 1 above), will not be counted in computing your GPA; however, credit will only be given for courses for which an S grade is earned.
5. Question
Will my Financial Aid be impacted? What about scholarships such as LIFE or Palmetto Fellows?
Answer
Financial Aid looks at Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). If you earn the “S”, then you’ve completed the class and that increases your percentage of hours earned. LIFE and Palmetto Fellows look at hours earned and a 3.0 GPA. An “S” gives you the credit for the class without the impact on the GPA. Please remember, if you need to improve your GPA, you should not select the S/U option on all classes. For more information on the renewal of these scholarships, visit Winthrop’s Financial Aid SC Scholarship website at https://www.winthrop.edu/finaid/sc-scholarships.aspx#SC%20Life%20Scholarship.
6. Question
Will electing the S/U affect Dean's or President's List?
Answer
Criteria for Dean’s and President’s List remains unchanged. Only course credit earned
and graded with standard letter grades may be used to qualify.
7. Question
I am receiving VA Benefts and if I make a "U" the VA requires me to pay back tuition. What should I do?
Answer
We are making accommodations for students in this situation. Please contact the VA Coordinator for further information.
8. Question
I’m an undergraduate taking a graduate class. Can I S/U the graduate class?
Answer
No, only undergraduate courses may be S/U’d.
9. Question
How long do I have to decide whether to S/U a class?
Answer
Thursday, December 3 by 5 P.M.
10. Question
What if I change my mind after I've selected the S/U?
Answer
You can remove an SU by filling out the Form to Remove a Previously Declared S/U by Thursday, December 3 by 5 P.M.
11. Question
How do I let Records and Registration know which class/classes I want to S/U?
Answer
Complete the S/U request form by the December 3rd deadline.
