The Northern Marianas College is offering \u201cExcused Withdrawal\u201d for student who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and who may not have been able to complete the coursework because of the pandemic. That means that, instead of a letter grade, a student will get an \u201cEW\u201d on their transcript of records.<\/p>\n
According to NMC interim president Frankie Eliptico, EWs are not calculated in a student\u2019s cumulative Grade Point Average.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf a student is unable to complete coursework due to impacts from COVID-19, a student may request for an \u2018Excused Withdrawal.\u2019 Upon approval, transcripts will reflect an \u2018EW\u2019 instead of a letter grade,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Eliptico said students are encouraged to speak with their advisers to understand their individual circumstances concerning degree completion and when they plan to retake the course(s).<\/p>\n
The college has also waived late fees or penalties for students enrolled in the spring 2020 semester.<\/p>\n
NMC is concluding the current spring 2020 semester and is conducting final exams this week. The college is gearing up for the summer semester, which will be offered entirely online from June 22 to Aug. 1.<\/p>\n
The college has also announced the availability of financial aid resources such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the summer and fall semesters.<\/p>\n
The college is still looking at a phased reopening of NMC campuses on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota for the fall semester. <\/p>\n
The fall semester normally begins in August 2020, but the exact date of the reopening of NMC offices and continuation of face-to-face classes is being evaluated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe college will continue to be guided by the governor\u2019s COVID-19 directives and other health advisories to determine what is in the best interest of students\u2019 and employees\u2019 safety and welfare,\u201d said Eliptico. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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