Changes to grading due to COVID-19

In an effort to minimize any adverse effects on your academic progress, the University of Utah is offering some flexibility in grading for the spring semester. You are now able to select from two options for each of your courses:

A Credit/No-Credit (CR/NC) grade or
A traditional letter grade

If you choose the credit/no-credit option, you will receive a “pass” or “fail” mark for the class instead of a letter grade. If you do not wish to change your traditional letter grade to the credit/no-credit option, then no action is needed.

Choose the CR/NC option here!

Meet Your Online Instructor: Dr. Pavitra Govindan

Dr. Pavitra Govindan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, where she researches experimental and behavioral economics, development economics, and applied game theory. Prof. Govindan has also studied the effects of formal rules on changes in behavior in the presence of social norms —specifically, the impact of moderate and tough rules on changes in behavior and caste norms in rural India. In addition to her research, Prof. Govindan is currently teaching the online sections of ECON 3640 (Probability and Statistical Inference for Economists) and ECON 4650 (Principles of Econometrics).

To learn more about Prof. Govindan and see the other courses she is currently teaching, visit her faculty information page.

Make Appointments and Chat With CSBS Undergraduate Advisors Online

At this time, undergraduate Advisors in CSBS are continuing to be available to you through phone and video appointments. You can also contact an advisor directly via email – though this may not replace the need for a full appointment.

Chat or Make an Appointment Here!

How COVID-19 Impacts Economies

In tandem with the human and health care costs of the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 disease, economies are impacted as consumers, workers and markets react to a public health threat. Peter Philips, professor of economics, studies the economics of labor and construction markets. We sat down with Philips to ask what makes this different than previous economic crises and how Utah might fare as it plays out.

Read the article!

Frequently Asked Questions: CSBS Response to COVID-19

As the University continues its response to COVID-19, we recognize the impact this has on the student experience given the transition to an online course format for the remainder of the spring semester.

Visit out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the most up-to-date information for your pressing questions.

Visit our FAQ page here!

Upcoming Deadlines

Summer and Fall 2020 Registration Dates Now Available

Spring 2020 Academic Deadlines