Repeating a Class

In general, a class in which a student earned a passing grade may not be repeated to satisfy certificate or degree requirements. Classes that may be repeated to satisfy certificate or degree requirements are noted in course descriptions in the catalog.

Courses not designed as repeatable in the catalog may only be taken twice. To enroll in a course after a second attempt requires approval from the student's academic advisor of CFAR staff.

When a higher grade is earned in a repeated course the lowest grade will be excluded from the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). An “E” is placed on the transcript next to the grade excluded from the CGPA and an “I” next to the grade included in the CGPA calculation.

If the grades for the course are the same, the most recent course is included and the previous class excluded from the CGPA calculation.

Repeated courses are considered attempted credits and count in a student's completion rate for calculating Satisfactory Academic Progress for federal and state financial aid eligibility. The use of federal of state financial aid programs to pay for repeated courses is governed by current regulations. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office prior to repeating a course.