When World War I resulted in hundreds leaving Cornell without returning, the university created the special certificate of "War Alumnus." This was granted to all in good academic standing who had completed two years at Cornell & two years of national service, but didn't finish their degrees.

This precedent stands to support the hundreds of students that are being forced to leave campus and not return due to the current pandemic. With only two weeks of classes left after spring break to complete half a semesters of work, attaining the grade you would have without this catastrophe will be next to impossible. Prelims that would have been dropped could determine whether you pass or fail and without office hours it could be difficult to truly learn and succeed. 

Sign this petition to support the implementation of “Pass by Catastrophe” which will allow all students in good academic standing to pass their current classes with no change to GPA.