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Due to severe weather conditions expected on Thursday afternoon, the College will close early on Thursday, March 18. All classes, activities, events and meetings scheduled after 1 p.m. are cancelled. This includes in-person, virtual and hybrid classes and laboratories.
It is important to read this post in its entirety as it contains important details regarding your grades for this semester. After final grades have been posted for the semester, students will be able to choose between the standard grade type (A-F) or the PS/NS grade type for one (1) eligible course completed in Spring 2021. Frequently asked questions about this option can be found by visiting the Office of the Registrar website: https://registrar.cofc.edu/grades/covid-19-spring-2021-grading-policy.php
Timeline for Making Your Decision Between a Standard Letter Grade and the PS/NS Grade Type
- The opportunity to select the PS/NS option will open for students in Banner Self-Service starting at 8:00 am (EST) May 4, 2021.
- The decision deadline is 5:00 pm (EST) on May 5, 2021. Students may change their selection during this time period (May 4th and 5th, 2021).
- All decisions are final as of 5:00 pm (EST) on May 5, 2021.
Viewing Your Letter Grades
- At 8:00 am (EST) on May 4, 2021, students will have access to their letter grades via the Significant Disruption (PS/NS) Grade Mode page in Banner Self-Service. Grades will not be located in the normal Student Grades channel in MyCharleston until they are finalized on May 7, 2021.
- Instructions on accessing grades in Banner-Self Service can be found on the Office of the Registrar webpage: https://registrar.cofc.edu/grades/ps-ns-guide-spring-2021.pdf.
Choosing the PS/NS Grade Mode Option for Your Eligible Courses
- In making the decision to retain a standard grade or choose the PS/NS grade type, it is critical for students to talk with their faculty, advisors, financial aid, and family. The Center for Academic Performance and Persistence is a valuable resource for students making these decisions. Students should keep the following in mind:
- A PS grade will earn credit hours but will not count in GPA calculations.
- A NS grade will earn zero credit hours and will not count in GPA calculations.
- Questions regarding how the PS/NS grade type will impact scholarship eligibility can be emailed to meritscholarships@cofc.edu.
- Most students will choose to take the letter grade of C or better. For a C- grade, students should check their program requirements. Students who receive a D+, D, or D- grade may want to consider the PS grade. Students who receive an F grade will want to carefully consider the NS option.
- If you do not want to select the PS/NS grade type for one of your eligible courses, you do not need to take any action.
- If you would like to select the PS/NS grade for one of your eligible courses, detailed instructions can be found on the Office of the Registrar webpage: https://registrar.cofc.edu/grades/ps-ns-guide-spring-2021.pdf .
Wishing you all good health!
Best,
Mary B.
University Registrar and Assistant Provost
3/10/21: Last Day of Drop/Add for Express II Courses
March 22, 2021 is the last day for students to withdraw with a status indicator of “W” from full semester classes. A “W” is not a grade. A “W” indicates that a course was started but not completed. Holds placed by the Treasurer’s Office will prohibit students from being able to withdraw in Banner Self-Service. Students should settle the hold with the Treasurer to be able to withdraw online. Don’t wait until the last minute!
- Login to MyCharleston and go to the Academic Services tab.
- Look for the Banner Self-Service channel and click on Banner Self-Service/Student/Registration/Add or Drop Classes
- Select Spring 2021 as the term and click Submit
- Locate the course for which you wish to withdraw
- Under the Action column, click the drop-down menu and select Web Withdraw
- Click Submit Changes
- Once you submit a withdrawal request for a course, you will see “Web Withdrawal” next to the course on your course schedule. You will also receive an email confirmation to your college-issued email account from the email address coursenotifications@cofc.edu. Your instructor will also receive a copy.
This issue has been resolved at of 3/1/21. The student self-service enrollment verification certificate system is currently unavailable. ITService technicians are working quickly to resolve the issue. We will post when this service is available again. In the meantime, if you need an enrollment verification certificate, please email registrar@cofc.edu. Thank you for your patience!
The Office of the Registrar and Transfer Resource Center will be closed on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 for our annual professional development workshop. We will re-open at 8:30 am (EST) on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Thank you!
THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED AS OF 4:50 pm.
We are aware of the issue regarding the system for ordering official transcripts. Our IT Department is working to resolve the issue quickly with our vendor. Thank you for your patience. We will re-post when the system is available again.
The opportunity to select the new PS/NS option will open for students in Banner Self-Service starting at 8:00 am (EST) May 4, 2021. The decision deadline is 5:00 pm (EST) on May 5, 2021. Students may change their selection during this time period (May 4th and 5th, 2021). All decisions are final as of 5:00 pm (EST) on May 5, 2021. Additional information on the PS/NS process is available by visiting: https://registrar.cofc.edu/grades/covid-19-spring-2021-grading-policy.php
