As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented situation it has created, the University of Pittsburgh is adopting a significant level of flexibility in course grading for the Spring 2020 semester (2204). After the conclusion of the spring term, all undergraduate and graduate students will be permitted to convert any of their courses during spring term from a letter grade basis to a satisfactory (S)/no credit (NC) basis. Moreover, all courses that are awarded S grades will count toward graduation/degree requirements and satisfy future course prerequisites, while those courses awarded NC grades will not negatively impact a student's GPA. All S/NC decisions must be made by May 11, 2020.
Students are strongly encouraged to consider all of their options and to contact the Financial Aid office and their Academic Advisor to fully discuss the potential impact of their decisions, including effects on state and federal financial aid, specialized program accreditation, external scholarship eligibility, GI Bill® certifications, and/or impact on future educational pursuits (i.e., graduate school, medical school, and residency applications) etc.
The request form will open on this page beginning in the evening of May 4.