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Michigan to Hide Freshman Letter Grades Starting Fall 2027

9/6/2026

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University of Michigan will hide first-semester letter grades for incoming freshmen starting fall 2027.
Grades will be recorded as pass (P) or no credit (NC); letters remain for advising and aid.
Officials say the pilot tackles a mental-health crisis and eases the high-school-to-college shift.
Students responded with both praise and criticism, calling the policy “silly” and warning it isn’t permanent coddling.

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University of Michigan will hide first-semester letter grades for incoming freshmen starting fall 2027.
Grades will be recorded as pass (P) or no credit (NC); letters remain for advising and aid.
Officials say the pilot tackles a mental-health crisis and eases the high-school-to-college shift.
Students responded with both praise and criticism, calling the policy “silly” and warning it isn’t permanent coddling.