有问必答（学生版）- 疫情期间课程考核和评分机制的特别举措
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日前学校电邮通知了疫情期间有关教学和期末考试的各项安排，收到同学们不少反馈， 尤其是对课程考核和评分机制的提问。我们将常见问答整理如下，让同学们对相关举措有更 好的了解。
提问&解答
问 1: 为什么有期末成绩特别评分机制?
答 1: 随着疫情在全球持续蔓延，同学们和世界各地很多学生一样，只能在线上继续学习， 与此同时，还要面对各方面的压力，例如担心家人健康或经济压力。为了帮助有需 要的同学减轻压力，学校出台疫情期间期末成绩特别评分机制，此为特殊时期的特 殊举措，与目前国内外多所受疫情影响的高等院校的安排一致。
问 2: 在期末成绩特别评分机制下，同学有何选择?
答 2: 期末成绩特别评分机制为在读的本科生提供了两个期末成绩的评分选项，同学可以 根据个人情况为自己本学期所修读的不同课程作出不同的选择:
选项(一) 保留本学期期末的成绩，也就是常规的 Letter Grade 评分方式，即 ABCDF 的成绩，所得成绩按常规计入学分和参与 GPA 计算。
选项(二) Satisfactory(S)/Unsatisfactory(U)评分方式(后称 S/U 评分)，即没有明 确的 Letter Grade 成绩，仅在成绩单上显示通过(S)或者不通过(U)，成 绩 S 或成绩 U 均不参与 GPA 计算。成绩 S 的课程会计入同学的学分， 不影响同学的 GPA；而成绩 U 的课程则不会得到学分，同时也不会影 响 GPA。
问 3: 选择 S/U 评分有什么不利影响?
答 3: 校长荣誉榜(President’s Honour Roll)、院长优秀名录(Dean’s List)和奖学金的基本 条件是同学在该学期有最少 15 个学分的常规评分 Letter Grade 成绩，请同学务必 留意。另一方面，将来同学在找工作或申请深造时，对方会慎重审查成绩单，如果 没有确切的成绩，可能会处于劣势。同学在选择评分方式时，请务必谨慎考虑。
问 4: 毕业班同学在考虑评分选项时，应特别注意什么?
答 4: 本科毕业要求是 cGPA 不低于 2.0。同学选择 S/U 评分且获得 S 成绩后，只是增加 学分，不计入 cGPA。若想在最后一个学期提高 cGPA 以按时毕业，不建议选择 S/U 评分方式。如果学分数量不够，选择 S/U 评分并获得 S 成绩，是可以满足学分要求 的。请同学根据个人情况作出选择。
问 5: 选择 S/U 评分并获得成绩 S，之后还能重修该门课吗？
答 5: 根据校规，2017 级和之前入学的学生如获得成绩 S，可以选择重修; 2018 级和之后 入学的同学如获得成绩 S，不能重修。
问 6： S/U 评分方式，是否难以分辨出学生 GPA 成绩的差距？
答 6： 选择常规评分 Letter Grade 或 S/U 评分方式是同学个人的意愿和选择。选择 S/U 的 同学事实上需更加努力，因该评分方式并不能计入总体 GPA 成绩。
问 7： 选择期末成绩评分方式的具体流程是？
答 7：
(1) 同学须通过 MIS 申请 S/U 评分，申请期限为 5 月 22 日。教务处将以邮件公告 申请开始时间，请密切留意。同学无需在 iSpace 或向授课老师提交申请。
(2) 同学申请 S/U 评分，默认为受目前疫情影响而提出的特殊原因申请，无需提 交任何证明文件。
(3) 若同学选择常规评分 Letter Grade(即 ABCDF 的成绩)，则无需作出任何申请。
(4) 教务处将于 6 月 17 日上午 10 时向全体同学发布 Letter Grade 成绩(即 ABCDF 的成绩)。请在 5 月 22 日或之前选择了 S/U 评分的同学及时在 MIS 查看成绩， 并于 6 月 18 日晚上 11 时前到 MIS 确认自己最终的评分方式。在 S/U 评分方 式开放选择期间，同学可修改评分方式。请同学注意：修改一旦成功并确认后， 3 将无法更改。如果同学未在 MIS 确认其评分方式，则默认之前的申请意愿不 变。
(5) 本学期最终成绩报告将于 7 月 1 日向全体同学公布。
(6) 有关 S/U 评分申请，请电邮 ar_exam@uic.edu.hk 或致电(0756)3620359。
问 8： 为什么要在 5 月 22 日或之前决定选择 S/U 评分方式与否，然后要在 6 月 18 日晚上 11 时前确认我的选择？
答 8： 这安排的目的是想确保同学已因应自己的情况作出了最充分的考虑和最适合的选择。
问 9: 除期末成绩特别评分方式外，有其他特别方案吗?
答 9: 若同学有需要提交退课或休学的特别申请，请联系教务处咨询详情。本学期申请退 课的截止时间已延至 5 月 8 日下午 5 点。有关退课或重修课程的查询，请电邮 ar_course@uic.edu.hk 或致电 (0756)3620475; 有 关 休 学 申 请 ， 请 电 邮 ar_record@uic.edu.hk 或致电(0756)3620308。
问 10： 面临家庭作业各种期限，担心应付不了。家庭作业的完成时间最长能延多久？
答 10： 由于每门课、每位老师对家庭作业的要求不一，若遇到任何学习困难，请同学及时 和授课老师商讨，寻求协助和解决方法。
问 11： 若不同意取消线下考试和调整课程考核方式，有何选择？
答 11： 因为期末考试无法在线下举行，有关课程的期末考试形式和每个测评部分的比重将 会作出相应调整。授课老师会征求同学们的意见以达成共识，从而保证学术质量与 公正性；如果未能达成共识，则持有不同意见的同学可以选择将有关课程的成绩在 这个学期临时标注为 Incomplete(I)，即“课程未完成“的意思，待以后返校上课再完 成考评及更新成绩。若有此情况，请同学务必于 5 月 8 日下午 5 点前把其决定告之 4 授课老师，授课老师将与教务处安排后续事宜。
问 12： 在申请继续深造时，如有需要，学校能帮忙出具一份关于 S/U 评分方式的说明吗？
答 12： 如有必要，学校愿意提供证明。有关申请，请电邮 graduation@uic.edu.hk 或致电 (0756)3620686。
22 April 2020
Frequently Asked Questions on the Special Arrangement for Course Assessment and Grading (for Students)
You can find below the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the special arrangement for course assessment and grading for Semester 2 of 2019-20 academic year. If more information is needed, please contact us or the respective units.
Questions & Answers
Q1: Why is there a special arrangement for grading?
A1: Quite a number of students around the world, including UIC students, can only continue their studies via online platforms due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from academic pressure, some students are vulnerable to the health or financial emergency situations of their families. To help those in need to mitigate the impacts arising from the current global crisis, the College decided to implement a special grading policy in this semester which is a special initiative in line with those of many other universities at home and abroad which are adversely affected during this special period.
Q2: What is the special arrangement for grading?
A 2: All undergraduate students can make separate decision for each of the courses they enrolled in this semester. The two choices are:
Option 1 Continue with letter grading (i.e. ABCDF contributing to GPA) Option 2 Change to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading (not contributing to GPA)
Q3: What are some of the consequences associated with S/U grades?
A3: Students should think carefully and thoroughly when opting for S/U grades. Courses that are passed will simply be recorded as S on the transcript, with no indication of the level of accomplishment. This could have important ripple effects. Internally, students with less than 15 units counting towards GPA in a semester will be disqualified for the award of President’s Honour Roll, Dean’s List and scholarship. Externally, a majority of employers and universities examine transcripts in details when making offers on jobs and postgraduate study. Students without solid GPA data may place themselves at a 5 disadvantage.
Q4: What should I pay attention to if I aim for graduation this year?
A4: The GPA requirement for graduation is 2.0. Since S/U grades do not contribute to GPA, students who have insufficient GPA are strongly advised not to opt for S/U grades. For those who are solely short of academic units to fulfill the graduation requirement, S/U grades could be a feasible option as S grades entitle you for academic units. Having said that, students should review your own academic standing carefully and thoroughly before making any decision.
Q5: Can I retake a course with grade S?
A5: According to the College’s regulation, students who are admitted in 2017-18 academic year or before are eligible for retaking a course with grade S; students who are admitted in 2018-19 academic year or thereafter are not eligible for retaking a course with grade S.
Q6: Is the S/U grading scheme putting students who opts for it in an advantageous position?
A6: It is entirely a matter of personal choices in between regular Letter Grades or S/U grades which deserves to be respected. In fact, students who opt for S/U grades must work harder as S/U grades do not contribute to their overall GPA.
Q7: What are the procedures for making my choice(s) of grading?
A7:
(1) You must submit an application via UIC MIS by 22 May 2020 if you opt for S/U grades. Please pay attention to the email from the Academic Registry which will inform you of the start time for application. (Note: There is no need to send your application to the course instructors at iSpace.)
(2) Unless you are making an application for S/U grades based on a reason other than the COVID-19 situation, there is no need for you to submit any supporting documents.
(3) If you opt for the regular Letter Grades (namely ABCDF), there is no need for you to make any statement or application.
(4) For those who opt for S/U grades and make an application by the stipulated deadline (i.e. 22 May 2020), please be reminded to check your grade report at MIS from 10:00am on 17 June 2020 when the initial results (i.e. ABCDF) of this semester will be released. After that, please login MIS and confirm your choice for S/U grades by 11:00pm of 18 June 2020. You can still change your mind during the S/U grades confirmation period, however, your decision will be considered as final and you cannot revoke your choice once a confirmation is made. For those who do not make a confirmation by the aforesaid timeline, it will be assumed that your final decision is S/U grades. 6
(5) The final grades for this semester will be released to all students on 1 July 2020.
(6) For enquires about the application for S/U grades, please email ar_exam@uic.edu.hk or call (0756) 3620359.
Q8: Why should I submit my application for S/U grades by 22 May 2020 and confirm my final choice by 11:00pm of 18 June 2020?
A8: This is a counter-checking process to make sure that every student is making their choices after reviewing his/her own situation carefully and thoroughly.
Q9: What are the other special arrangements?
A9: If your situation warrants a special application for course withdrawal or suspension of study, please contact the respective units of the Academic Registry. The extended deadline for course withdrawal is 5:00pm of 8 May 2020. Should you have any enquires regarding course withdrawal or retaking a course, please email ar_course@uic.edu.hk or call (0756) 3620475. For suspension of study, please email ar_record@uic.edu.hk or call (0756) 3620308.
Q10: What should I do if I have difficulties in meeting the deadlines of course assignments? How long the extension of time could I apply for?
A10: Please reach out for immediate support and assistance from the respective course instructor as the requirements of each course vary.
Q11: What should I do if I hold a different view regarding the cancellation of proctored, in-hall examinations and the adjustment on course assessment?
A11: As a result of the cancellation of proctored, in-hall final examinations in this semester, there is a genuine need to adjust the assessment components and weightings for certain courses. To uphold academic quality and integrity, unanimous consensus has to be reached for any change to course assessment and therefore your course instructors will make sure that all students are consulted. The majority view rules and therefore an adjustment will be adopted if a majority of students concurs with that choice. Students who hold the minority views may opt for a Grade I which denotes “Incompletion of course”. If there is such a situation, the concerned students must inform the respective course instructors about their decisions by 5:00pm of 8 May 2020 for a make-up examination to be arranged upon resumption of face-to-face teaching.
Q12: Can I apply for an official statement about the S/U grading scheme to support my postgraduate application?
A12: If necessary, the College will issue you an official statement about the special S/U grading scheme for this semester. Please contact the Academic Registry by email to graduation@uic.edu.hk, or call (0756) 3620686.
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