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COVID-19 Update | UPA to ‘Pass or Fail’ Grading System | Aquila Press Conference

Aquila Staff

July 26, 2020 • No Comments

Editor's Note: This video was originally published on YouTube on April 15, 2020. As of April 14, due to the continued presence of Covid-19, UPA will be transitioning to a "Pass or Fail" grading system for the rest of the academic year.

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