3.2 Y Option
At the end of the semester you will have an opportunity to specify the
lowest grade that you want. If you earn a lower final grade, I will
submit a Y grade for you. By the way, this is not a good option for a
variety of reasons. Please drop the class if you can instead of
exercising this option.
The college web page grade description (as of 8/24/2000)
of the Y grade reads:
Y Special Withdrawal
This grade may be given by the instructor at his/her discretion
at the end of the term when circumstances dictate that none of
the other grades are appropriate. Instructor must submit a form
indicating reason for special
withdrawal.
1. "Y" is counted as an actual attempt in determining
financial aid eligibility and/or veteran's benefits
2. Some colleges and universities may compute the "Y"
grade as a failing grade when calculating the PCC
Grade Point Average.
The "update" to the college 1999/2000 catalog read:
Y --- Special Withdrawal
(All students are provided information regarding the potential
negative effects of the 'Y' grade. The decision to grant the
special withdrawal is based on what is best for the student
in light of his or her educational objectives. The instructor
will complete the standard 'Y' grade form, specifying the
rationale for the special withdrawal.)
Instructor: ltaber@pima.edu ** My new Home at GeoApps in Tucson ** The Pima College Site ** The Mad Dr. G.'s home page on phred.
