Penn State extends remote course delivery through spring semester
Based on evolving federal guidance and statewide mitigation plans announced by Gov. Tom Wolf around the growing coronavirus pandemic and the global efforts underway to stop its spread, Penn State has extended the remote-delivery period for all classes through at least the spring semester. Examinations will also be administered remotely. Additionally, spring commencement ceremonies will be postponed while the University explores options for celebrating the achievements of our students.
Penn State to begin issuing room and board refunds for students
Penn State students with Housing and Food Service contracts will soon begin receiving prorated refunds for their room and board fees. The refunds, which were announced on March 16, will be processed during the first week of April for students who did not return to campus for the remote-learning period.
Graduate School implements optional alternative grading for spring 2020 semester
The Graduate School at Penn State is implementing an optional alternative grading system for the spring 2020 semester to mitigate the impacts to graduate students’ GPAs and academic transcripts due to unprecedented extenuating circumstances posed by the novel coronavirus public health crisis.
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