Opting in to any or all of the options above is tempting, but each student’s academic plan is different. It is important that you carefully consider all of the pros and cons before moving forward. Here are a few ways you can ensure you are making the most informed decision possible about next steps:

• Work through the ARP Decision Tree which walks you through a series of questions and then, depending on your answer, gives recommendations for how to proceed.
• Read through the ARP FAQs for Students. This is a lengthy document but likely answers any questions you have (and some you haven’t thought of) about how the Academic Relief Package works. PRO TIP: Use the “Bookmark” links at the top of the document to navigate to the specific section you are considering. 
  
• Calculate the Impact to Your GPA Using the Academic Relief GPA Calculator. Opting in to Satisfactory (SA) or Unsatisfactory (US) grading or choosing to withdraw can protect your term or cumulative GPA, but may also negatively impact progress toward graduation because of credit earned/lost. This calculator will help you compare the impact of letter grades versus ARP options.   
  
• Consult with the Financial Aid Office about possible impacts on future financial aid eligibility. If you are receiving financial aid, you will still be held to the standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Follow up with the Financial Aid Office or the Students First Office if you are concerned that the ARP options you are considering might negatively impact your future financial aid eligibility.  
• Talk with your School or College academic advisor or a staff member in the Students First Office. Keep in mind that every academic program and major is different. Your choices may also impact your competitiveness for future licensures, graduate programs, or professional schools, and an academic advisor can help you make an informed decision.

Your next steps depend on which option you are considering.

If you are planning to withdraw from some or all of your courses, this option is available through UNCGenie until the last day to withdraw dates posted for each summer session on the University Registrar’s Office website. The steps to withdraw up until these posted dates are the same as they normally would be before the typical withdrawal deadline each term. Step-by-step UNCGenie course withdrawal instructions are also available on the SFO website. (Be sure to select “How do I withdraw from or drop a class?”). 

After the posted deadlines to withdraw, you will need to wait until your final grades are posted at the end of the summer session and then follow the Step-by-Step Instructions for Opting into the Undergraduate Academic Relief Package.

If you are going to opt in to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading for some or all of your courses, this option will become available in UNCGenie after a final grade is posted for these courses. (Since there are multiple summer sessions, this will occur at different times throughout the summer term. You can check the “grades due” deadlines for each summer session on the University Registrar’s Office website.) 

Once final grades are posted for the summer session you are enrolled in, follow the Step-by-Step Instructions for Opting into the Undergraduate Academic Relief Package. Remember that all opt-in selections must be finalized in UNCGenie by 11:59 pm on August 7, 2020. No deadline extensions or exceptions will be granted.