Effective Date: September, 15 2015
Last Reviewed: September, 15 2015
Starting with the class of 2019:
- Across the curriculum, some courses are already repeatable such as topical courses, internships, research, applied music, etc.
- The following rules apply to repeating a course for which a grade below a C is earned:
- A course for which a grade of C-, D or D+ is earned may be repeated only once. A course for which a grade of F is earned may be repeated until passed.
- In the calculation of the cumulative GPA, all grades for repeated courses are included and will appear on the permanent record (transcript). However, only the higher grade of a repeated course will be calculated in the major or minor GPA.
- The repeated course must have the same number as the original course and may not be taken as a directed studies course.
- Repeated courses must be taken for a standard letter grade and may not be taken Pass/Fail.
- No more than one course for which a grade of C-, D or D+ was earned may be repeated in a semester.
- When repeating a course a student must take a minimum of twelve (12) additional credits in order to maintain full-time status. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the Offices of Student Financial Assistance as well as Academic Services and Advising regarding potential impact on aid.
- Academic probationary status is not removed as a result of repeating a course.
- The student must complete the course repeat approval process established by the Registrar’s Office.
- The course must be taken prior to the completion of the degree.