The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and Arts (LSA) announced that it will eliminate final letter grades for first-semester freshmen beginning in fall 2027. According to the college's official website, all first-year LSA students will receive a designation of pass or no credit on their first-semester transcripts. Students will still receive feedback on their performance.
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University of Michigan to eliminate letter grades for first-semester freshmen
The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science and Arts will stop issuing letter grades for first-semester freshmen starting in fall 2027. Instead, students will receive a pass or no credit designation on their transcripts, along with performance feedback.
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