New winter term 2021 CR grade option

Dear students:

As we head into the reading week break, we wanted to update you on a new option to help support your success in the winter 2021 term, and to recognize the challenges students continue to face during the pandemic.

On Jan. 27, 2021, Senate approved a motion that allows undergraduate and graduate students an option to convert up to 0.5 credits in the winter 2021 term to a “credit” (CR) format. This option is identical to the option offered for the fall 2020 term, and can be chosen for a course where you have earned a passing grade. Any course in which there is a finding of academic misconduct will not be eligible for conversion to CR.

Here's what you need to know about this new option:

• You are responsible for collecting all the information to understand the implications of converting a grade to a CR.
• There is no option for converting a grade to WD.
• The window for making this selection will be open from May 3 at 12:01 p.m. to May 10 at 11:59 p.m.
• The form can only be submitted once, and once submitted the decision is final and cannot be reversed. You are encouraged to make your selection carefully.

Please see additional detail about this option on the student website. For other course selection inquiries, you are encouraged to contact your faculty academic advisor or graduate coordinator.

Also, remember that there are many other supports for students to help you succeed in this remote learning environment. These include academic and exam supports, resources to support your health and wellbeing, and social supports. These resources are there for you, so please take advantage of them.

We will you all the best for a successful winter semester.

Sincerely,

Ivan Joseph, Vice-President: Student Affairs
Tony Vannelli, Provost and Vice-President: Academic