Students currently enrolled in a course under the regular grading method (A, B, C, D, or F) may request to have their final grade changed from an A, B, C, or D to a Pass (P) by submitting a request to the Registrar’s Office.

Merit scholars opting to change any Spring 2020 course grades from an A, B, C, or D to a Pass (P) will not be penalized in failure to complete the minimum enrollment requirements indicated on their official merit scholarship agreement.

However, it is imperative that scholars keep in mind that changing a course grade to (P) Pass will not positively or negatively impact their term and/or cumulative GPA.  Merit scholars' required cumulative grade point average (GPA) indicated in their merit scholarship agreement will remain as is. 

Failure to meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirements may result in a Scholarship Discontinuation at the end of the Spring 2020 semester.

Information on the Scholarship Discontinuation Appeal Process may be found at: Scholarship Discontinuation Appeals

Other Important Links:

Academic and Enrollment Policies (COVID-19)

Scholarship Deferral Requests - Now Accepting for Fall 2020 & Spring 2021

Important Deadlines:

June 10, 2020 - Last Day to Withdrawal with a "W" Grade

June 10, 2020 - Scholarship Withdrawal Request - Spring 2020

UMBC’s Last day to Add or Drop a Course for Spring 2019 is Friday, February 8, 2019.  Scholars are eligible to make changes to their semester enrollment until this date; however, please be advised you must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits (6 credits- transfers) in order to meet the terms of your scholarship.

How does the new graduation requirement of opting out of PE courses affect my enrollment and eligibility for my merit scholarship?

If you opt out of the new graduation requirements we will be able to count your PE credits for financial aid purposes since they will then be required for graduation.  HOWEVER, if you choose the new graduation requirement, your enrollment status may be less than or 3/4, which may impact your eligibility for your merit scholarships, which requires full time (12+ credits) enrollment.

If you have any questions regarding your scholarship terms and conditions, please feel free to contact us at: scholarships@umbc.edu  or by phone at 410-455-3813.