Brandon University recognizes that students have been forced into a very difficult situation, and have decided to offer a safety net heading into the exam period.
Instead of traditional letter grades, BU students will now be able to chose to convert grades into a “Pass” or “No Credit” grading system.
The “Pass” option allows students to be able to move on in their program, without worrying about an adverse impact to their GPA.
Students who opt for the “No Credit” option will not earn a course credit, but will prevent their failing grade from having a negative impact on their GPA.
The University says this is a difficult time to assess academic merit, and that many students are also facing unforeseen challenges like childcare or job loss, so the University is adding this option to reduce stress for students.
Students will be given their standard letter grade upon completion of their coursework, then will have to apply for grade conversion no later than May 20, 2020.
