University of Michigan plans to shield 2027 freshman letter grades from transcripts in new mental health plan

The University of Michigan's new pass-fail grading policy for 2027 freshmen aims to curb the mental health crisis, but a psychotherapist warns it may backfire.

The University of Michigan said grades for incoming freshman during their first semester will be hidden and excluded from their transcripts to "curb the mental health crisis" among students.

The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and Arts (LSA) will get rid of final letter grades for first-semester freshmen starting in fall 2027. The college unveiled the change on its website, saying it will designate all first-year LSA students with pass or no credit on their first-semester transcript