Repeating Courses Policy
Purpose
To provide an opportunity for ºÚÁϹÙÍøs to meet course requirements and improve their grade point averages.
Definitions
Passing grade
The College defines passing grades as letter grades A, B, C, D.
Grade point average (GPA)
Total grade point average of all courses taken at ºÚÁϹÙÍø.
Completion rate
Total percentage of all credits completed divided by all credits attempted, including credits transferred from other institutions.
Policy
All courses taken at ºÚÁϹÙÍø may be repeated (see below for important information regarding financial aid). If a course is repeated, all grades will appear on the ºÚÁϹÙ꿉۪s transcript, but the highest grade earned will be used to compute the ºÚÁϹÙ꿉۪s grade point average.
Exceptions include courses in which the course descriptions indicate they are repeatable for credit. In these cases, each attempt will count toward the ºÚÁϹÙ꿉۪s GPA and completion rate.
Financial aid may not cover the cost of repeated courses. In most cases, financial aid will fund one course repeat after a passing grade has been earned. For example, if a ºÚÁϹÙÍø takes a course and earns a ‘D’ grade, repeats that course and receives a ‘D’ grade or better, financial aid will not cover a third attempt. The course subject, prefix, and number must be identical in order to be considered a repeat course. The College advises ºÚÁϹÙÍøs to consult the Financial Aid Office before repeating a course.
Responsibility
Financial Aid Office
Financial aid staff monitor repeated courses for financial aid eligibility.
References
Associated Policies and Procedures
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - Academic and Financial Aid Standing Policy
Revisions
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Updated policy language to be easier to understand and clarify financial aid implications for financial aid eligible ºÚÁϹÙÍøs. |
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Completion rate definition updated. |
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Completion rate definition updated. |