Grade submission process and reminder

All grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on their due date. The grading due date for undergraduate and graduate regular session classes is Monday, May 16, 2022.

• For undergraduate grades, please remember to change any incomplete (I) grades you assigned in fall 2021 to final grades. Any undergraduate I grades from these terms will automatically change to an F if a final grade is not entered by the due date.
• I, K, and X grading symbols are special placeholders to be used in limited circumstances when a final grade can’t be entered at the time grades are due. These grading symbols can have negative consequences for students.

It is important to enter grades accurately and on time since it can affect the academic success of students. If any grade is left blank, it will be posted as NR (not reported) once the due date passes. After that, the process of grade entry becomes more complex as instructors will not be able to upload or import grades to change the NRs. They must individually change NR grades in Faculty Center.

One-time only late withdrawal

As a reminder, the one-time only late withdrawal can be used up to and including the last day of instruction for a course. However, students cannot withdraw after completing the final examination or its equivalent.

Gap year resources

For students considering a gap year, a new website with resources is now available. Compiled by career services staff across the University of Minnesota, Gap Year Resources covers the different benefits, considerations, and options of taking a gap year between college and graduation education or career.

This site is meant to be a resource that will be updated consistently, so it can stay current with new opportunities and ensure that guidance provided is in line with best practices.

FERPA Q&A

Q: What should you do if you receive a request to confirm a degree for a student in your program?

A: You have a couple of options. First, you can always direct these inquiries to the Office of the Registrar at otr@umn.edu. Second, if you want to verify this information you must first check if the student has a suppression on his or her record. If the student has a full suppression you cannot share any information about the student, including confirming whether they attended the university. If the student does not have a full suppression, you may release the information.