Students should generally expect to complete assignments and final exams as outlined by the course’s instructor. In cases where there are changes (e.g. course material is provided virtually or an assignment is modified), those changes will be communicated by the course instructor. If a student has any questions about course changes, they should contact their course instructor directly. If after consulting their instructor they have further questions or concerns, they are encouraged to contact the course department chair, undergraduate advisor, or department office for additional information.
As long as students complete work assigned by the instructor for the duration of the course and receive a passing grade, they will receive credit for courses in which they are enrolled. We have extended the deadline for instructors to submit course grades to give faculty sufficient time to finalize and submit course grades. However, there may be a delay in grading. Some students may see “NG” (or “no grade”) on their transcripts. This is a temporary placeholder and will be replaced with a credit-bearing grade prior to the end of Winter quarter as long as students have completed work outlined by the course’s instructor. We are working proactively with offices across the campus to meet the needs of students who have specific grading needs for different purposes such as degree completion, financial aid, or athletic eligibility.
The ongoing negotiations with the UAW are between the University of California system and the UAW. Individual campuses cannot independently resolve these negotiations. The University system continues to negotiate in good faith with the Union, holding more than 50 meetings over the course of the past several months. The University’s current offer would provide UAW members with one of the highest compensation packages among public research universities.
Like you, we are hopeful that an agreement will be reached soon. We are assured that the University will continue to make every effort to negotiate in good faith with UAW representatives, and that the University will continue to communicate to the UAW and its members about the importance of respecting decisions by members of our campus community, including students, about the strike.
We understand that this is a challenging situation for campus community members to navigate, especially for undergraduate students. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support of your student as the fall quarter comes to a close.
Thank you,
Linda Adler-Kassner
Associate Vice Chancellor of Teaching and Learning
Michael B. Miller
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Education, College of Letters and Science
Margaret Klawunn
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs