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Timeline for Making Your Decision Between Standard Letter Grades and the new PS/NS Grade Type
- You will have two days to view your letter grades and make decisions regarding the new Significant Disruption PS/NS grade option.
- The opportunity to select the new PS/NS option will open for you in Banner Self-Service starting at 12:01 am (EST) May 5, 2020.
- Your decision deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) on May 6, 2020.
- You may change your selections during the two-day period (May 5th and 6th, 2020). All decisions are final as of 11:59 pm (EST) on May 6, 2020.
Viewing Your Express II and Full Semester Letter Grades
- On May 5th, you will be able to access your Express II and full-semester grades on the Significant Disruption (PS/NS) Grade Mode page in Banner Self-Service. Your grades will not be located in the normal Student Grades channel on the Academic Services tab in MyCharleston until they are finalized on May 7, 2020.
- We have dedicated a channel to the Significant Disruption (PS/NS) Grade Mode on the Academic Services tab in MyCharleston. Detailed instructions for accessing your grades can be found on the Office of the Registrar webpage: https://registrar.cofc.edu/pdf/alternate-grade-ps-ns-guide.pdf.
Choosing the PS/NS Grade Mode Option for Your Eligible Courses
- In making the decision to retain standard letter grades or choose the new PS/NS grade mode, it is critical for you to talk with faculty, advisors, financial aid, and family. The Center for Academic Performance and Persistence is a valuable resource for students making these decisions. Questions regarding how the PS/NS grade type will impact scholarship eligibility can be emailed to meritscholarships@cofc.edu. If you have any questions regarding the PS/NS process, please contact the Office of the Registrar registrar@cofc.edu.
- If you do not want to select the PS/NS grade type for any of your eligible courses, you do not need to take any action.
- If you would like to select the PS/NS grade for any of your eligible courses, detailed instructions can be found on the Office of the Registrar webpage: https://registrar.cofc.edu/pdf/alternate-grade-ps-ns-guide.pdf.