UMich Trials Pass/No Credit for Freshmen | Orlando News

Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is launching a bold new experiment: freshmen won’t get letter grades in their first semester starting fall 2027. Instead, they’ll earn “pass” or “no credit,” designed to ease anxiety and let students focus on adjusting to college without the weight of early GPA pressure. The move prioritizes mental health, aiming to build confidence and resilience before students face traditional grading — so they can truly thrive in their academic journey. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b59bf1b988f70260