Setting Students up to Succeed? Why Michigan Is Ditching First-Semester Grades.

Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades.

The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor.

University Of Michigan Drops Grades For First Semester Freshman To 'Curb The Mental Health Crisis'

The University of Michigan has dropped grades for first-semester freshmen to address mental health crises. The university will transition first-semester freshmen to a pass-or-no-credit grading system starting next fall to help address mental health challenges among young adults. >50 GREAT CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2026 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW! In a statement, the school said that […] The post University Of Michigan Drops Grades For First Semester Fres…