New University of Michigan grading plan halted after backlash
Summary
The University of Michigan has stopped a plan to remove letter grades for some first-year students after many people disagreed with the idea. The original plan was to replace traditional letter grades with a different system starting in fall 2027 for new students in one college.Key Facts
- The university president paused the new grading system after negative reactions.
- The plan was for first-year students in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
- Instead of letter grades, students would have received a different type of grade on their transcripts.
- The change was set to begin in fall 2027.
- The university responded quickly to the backlash by halting the plan.
- This change would have affected how students' academic achievements are recorded.
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