Allow final year university students to graduate now with current grade average.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I propose that in light of the current situation regarding the suspension of teaching within many universities, final year students should be given the option to graduate with their current average grade.

As a result of not only the Coronavirus, but also the UCU strikes, many students spring semester has seen minimal teaching or support. For final year students, this is an incredibly stressful time to be uncertain of assessment methods. Bearing in mind many students select certain modules due to personal strengths in either exams or coursework, it would be unreasonable to change these. Additionally, postponing exams would not be practical, considering graduate schemes/jobs start from June 2020.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions about exams are a matter for individual universities, and are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

16 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
16 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Mar 2020

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