Spring 2021 Pass/No Credit (P/NC) Grading Option

Due to the continued disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, academic policies have been changed for the Spring 2021 semester to provide students with greater flexibility during this difficult period. As a result, some courses in the Spring 2021 schedule will be eligible for Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grading, and all completed courses with passing grades under P/NC will be available for use towards academic requirements, including University Studies, major, minor, program of study, and certificates. The number of courses a student can select as Pass/No Credit is limited to two (2) for full-time undergraduate students, and one (1) for graduate students and part-time undergraduate students. UMass Law and HON courses are not eligible for P/NC.

Faculty are required to issue course letter grades for all students. Students who elect P/NC option for a course will have their letter grade converted to a “P” grade or “NC” grade on their transcript, but the university will maintain a record of the actual letter grade earned. The P/NC option provides the following:

• A grade of “P” will be recorded on the transcript for grades of D- or better in undergraduate courses and grade of C or better in graduate courses.
• A grade of “NC” will be recorded on the transcript for grade of F in undergraduate courses and grade of C- or worse in graduate courses.