Similar to Spring 2020, Winthrop has extended the temporary (Fall 2020 only) change to both the regular grading options and the S/U grading options. As a result, we are providing this additional guidance for all undergraduate students and faculty. In short, any undergraduate student who earns a D grade in Fall 2020 will automatically receive credit (CR) grades on their records, and the D will not be counted in the GPA calculation. Any undergraduate student receiving an F in Fall 2020 will automatically receive an unsatisfactory (UN) grade on their record, and the F will not be counted in the GPA calculation.
This will help those students who elect an S/U on a course as well. Any student who elects an S/U and who earns a D-level grade will earn a CR and keep the credit hours. The CR will not be counted in the GPA calculation. These details are spelled out in the chart below and in the FAQs, flowchart, and GPA calculation examples. Please read them carefully before reaching out to faculty, advisors, and student services professionals with additional questions.
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Usual Grading System |
Grading System for Fall 2020 |
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Letter Grades |
Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory |
Letter Grades |
Satisfactory/Credit/ Unsatisfactory |
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A |
S |
A |
S |
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A- |
A- |
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B+ |
B+ |
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B |
B |
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B- |
B- |
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C+ |
C+ |
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C |
C |
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C- |
C- |
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D+ |
U |
CR |
CR |
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D |
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D- |
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F |
UN |
UN |
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GPA—Full impact |
GPA—No impact |
GPA—Full impact A to C- but no impact below C- |
GPA—No impact |
