Overview

SD (Satisfactory-Disruption) and UD (University Disruption-No Credit) grading is a special grading option for students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information about the SD/UD grading option and frequently asked questions, see Disruption Grading.

If you are uncertain about whether the SD/UD option is right for you, please reach out to your academic advisor.

Important notes:

• The window to elect the Spring 2021 COVID-19 grading option began on May 8, 2021, and concluded on May 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
• The window to elect the Spring 2020 COVID-19 grading option was from May 9, 2020, to May 22, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.
• Grades could only be converted after the course grades had been posted in the Student Center.
• Final grades were posted in the Student Center, not in Canvas.
• Courses not graded A-F could not be converted.
• Law, MD and DPT students could not convert to SD/UD grades.
• Carefully consider the choice to convert to SD/UD grades as students were not able to convert them back to letter grades on their own. During the May 8-May 21, 2021, window to elect SD/UD grades, students who mistakenly convert their grade to an SD/UD could complete this form to have the SD/UD grade reverted to the letter grade.

Conversion

For the following students:

• Undergraduate
• Pharmacy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Master of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS)
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• University Special Students (including Capstone students)

Grade Conversions

Original Grade	A	AB	B	BC	C	D	F
SD/UD Grade	SD	SD	SD	SD	SD	UD	UD

For Graduate students:

Grade Conversions

Original Grade	A	AB	B	BC	C	D	F
SD/UD Grade	SD	SD	SD	UD	UD	UD	UD

For the following students:

• Law School
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Student grading was managed within those programs.

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to MyUW.
2. Click on the Student Center tile, then the Manage Classes tile.
   
   
   
   
3. The Disruption SD/UD Grading page for the Spring 2020/2021 will load, displaying a list of your enrolled courses.
   
   
   
   
4. Once your grades have been posted by your instructor, each graded course section will display your final grade.
   If the course qualifies, and you are eligible, for SD/UD grading, a "Covert to SD/UD" button will be displayed.
   • Courses not graded A-F cannot be converted.
   • Law, MD and DPT students cannot convert to SD/UD grades.
5. Review your grades. If you elect to change the grade, click on the "Convert to SD/UD" button.
   
   
   
   
6. Review the information in the pop-up message and make sure you have selected the correct course.
   Click "Yes" if you wish to confirm the change.
   Note: Do not confirm the change if you are unsure, you will not be able to reverse the change.
   
   

1. The conversion is successful.
   
   
   
   
   • Conversion button now says "Grade already converted!" and is not clickable.
     
     
     
     
   • Grade Input is your original grade
     Official Grade is your converted SD/UD grade.
     
     
     
     
   • Grading Basis is now Disruption Grading.
     
     
     
     
   • Your name and a time stamp are added to confirm the change.