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An Alternative for Spring 2020

Pass / No Pass Grading Option

We recognize that many students are struggling right now, whether it is due to concerns about health, job or finances, or the recent shift to virtual instruction and the resulting need to adapt to a different form of learning. As a result, Crummer is going to provide you with the option of choosing a Pass (P)/No Pass (NP) grading system for each of your classes in both Spring 2020 and Summer 2020. This is in line with what many other colleges and universities across the country are doing to help alleviate potential student stress. For Summer 2020, you may choose the P/NP option for up to half of classes for which you are registered.

The FAQs describe how the Pass/No Pass system works and how you can select to choose this option, and provide other important information to help you decide if this is right for you.

If you have any questions, please contact the Crummer Registrar at crummerregistrar@rollins.edu.

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FAQs
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Spring 2020 Form
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Summer 2020 Form

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this be implemented?

  • You will have the option to determine which course, if any, you wish to have recorded as P/NP for the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters.
  • For Summer 2020, you may choose this option for up to half of the classes for which you are registered.
  • At least half of the credits earned for your degree must involve a letter grade.
  • Complete the online Pass / No Pass Declaration form. It will be automatically sent to the Crummer registration team who will implement the P/NP option at the end of the term. Your instructor will not be notified if you choose this option. Spring 2020 Form | Summer 2020 Form
  • Your instructor will continue to grade your work as usual. If you choose this option, the grade your instructor enters will be converted to either a P (for grades of C- or above) or NP.

Who should I notify if I want to choose this option and/or have additional questions?

  • By completing the online form, you have notified the Crummer registration team. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Crummer Registrar at crummerregistrar@rollins.edu.

Can I choose this option for just one of my courses?

  • Yes. This option is for individual courses, so you can choose it for one, two or all of your courses for the Spring 2020 semester, and up to half of your courses for the Summer 2020 semester.

When is the deadline for choosing this option?

  • You have until the last day of the semester to choose this option. As cohorts have different end dates, check your class schedule for the last day of your semester.

Can I change my mind?

  • Once you submit the form, your decision is irrevocable.

How would it affect my GPA?

  • Neither a P nor NP will impact your overall GPA. If you receive an NP, you will not receive credit for the course and will need to retake it (if required as a core course and/or to ensure you have enough credits to graduate)

My employer reimburses me for classes in which I earn a letter grade – will choosing this option prevent me from being reimbursed?

  • Your instructor will grade your performance in the traditional way (entering a letter grade). Upon request, the Crummer registration team can provide you with a grade report that shows what letter grade you would have received. In the past, employers have accepted this and reimbursed students for classes without letter grades.

How will employers view seeing a P on my transcript?

  • Many colleges and universities across the country are either changing to a grading policy of P/NP for all classes or allowing this option for Spring 2020 (MIT, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, UC –Berkeley, Purdue, etc.). Since many colleges are implementing this option, employers are likely to understand the uniqueness of what is occurring. We don’t think this will be an issue.

Spring 2020: Pass / No Pass Declaration Form

Crummer students who wish to take a course on a Pass or No Pass (P/NP) basis during the Spring 2020 semester rather than a letter grade must complete this form no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of class of the corresponding semester. We highly recommend reviewing the FAQ’s before completing the form.

Please note that the Pass / No Pass Declaration Form requires the the CRN, Subject, Course #. These can be obtained on the following schedules.

Spring 2020 Pass / No Pass Declaration Form

Summer 2020: Pass / No Pass Declaration Form

Crummer students who wish to take a course on a Pass or No Pass (P/NP) basis during the Summer 2020 semester rather than a letter grade must complete this form no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of class of the corresponding semester. We highly recommend reviewing the FAQ’s before completing the form.

Please note that the Pass / No Pass Declaration Form requires the the CRN, Subject, Course #. These can be obtained on the following schedules.

Summer 2020 Pass / No Pass Declaration Form