An S grade is equivalent to a C or better, while a U grade is equivalent to C- or lower. Therefore, a student earning the equivalent of a C-, D+, D, D-, or E in a course would earn a U grade in an S-U grading framework. Regardless of whether a student earned an S or U grade in the course, the grade for that course does not calculate into the UF GPA.
No. UF does not offer Pass-Fail grading, in which a grade of “Pass” would include all grades that are D- and above and a grade of “Fail” would include E grades.
The grade roster on which you submit your grades will include only S and U options for those students selecting this grading structure for your course. The grade roster for students electing to remain in letter grading will have letter grade options available, as normal.
Yes, we ask that you continue to compute all of your students’ grades numerically in the same way for your records with the grading scale or key posted in your course syllabus. If a student has earned a numerical score that would have been letter-graded as C or above, you should enter an “S” grade. All numerical scores equating to C- or below should be entered as a “U” grade for students opting for S-U grading.
In some cases, an Incomplete (I) grade is unavoidable. In general, however, assignment of Incomplete grades is strongly discouraged. Faculty are reminded that graduate students must resolve all Incomplete grades prior to the midpoint of their graduating term.
No. This emergency policy covers only Spring 2020. Students are expected to have had the time to adjust to the online environment before Summer A/C classes begin.
A student may still opt for S-U grading if accused or responsible for an Honor Code violation. However, students should carefully consider the academic sanction pending or issued, and their current performance in the course before opting for S-U grading.
The student is encouraged to connect with their Supervisory Committee Chair or Graduate Coordinator if the written resources do not answer all of their questions. Some students who desire to pursue professional education will be concerned about professional schools accepting courses with S grades, as well as their ability to sit for professional exams or consider transfer credit. Graduate students should consult their Supervisory Committee Chair or Graduate Coordinator for guidance and be encouraged to connect with their prospective professional school to find an answer prior to requesting this grading option.
Contact the Graduate Coordinator for your academic unit's best practices. In addition, we recommend that you provide a follow-up copy in an email to both the student and yourself.