UL students seek pass/fail options again for spring semester because of the pandemic UL students seek pass/fail options again for spring semester because of the pandemic and last updated 2021-03-31 23:13:20-04 Some UL students are calling for a change in grading policies because of the pandemic. The pandemic forced many into virtual learning and some students on campus say the grading system also needs to change. Students are calling for a pass/fail grading system, citing challenges that came with virtual learning. Students have started a petition, hoping the university will listen to what they have to say.