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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

Tuesday, August 11, 2026


The University of Michigan announced that first-semester grades will be recorded as pass or fail rather than letter grades. The policy aims to allow students to explore different courses without concern that lower marks will affect their academic record. The university did not specify an implementation date.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/us/university-michigan-grades-freshmen-pass-fail.html

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