3357:12-13-14-Policy on Repeating Courses

A.POLICY

This policy establishes guidelines for repeating courses at Zane State College. It defines how repeated courses affect a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and outlines conditions for course repetition, including program-specific restrictions.

 

B.POLICY GUIDELINES

 

Impact on Grade Point Average (GPA)

• If a student repeats a course, the most recent grade received for the course will be used to calculate the student’s cumulative GPA.
• All previous grades for the course will be disregarded in the GPA calculation, but they will remain visible on the student’s official transcript.
• An appropriate notation will be made on the transcript to indicate that the course was repeated.

Transcript Notation

• The official transcript will display all attempts at the course.
• The transcript will identify the most recent course attempt as the official grade used for GPA purposes.

Program-Specific Restrictions

• Some academic programs may have restrictions on the number of times a student may repeat a course.
• These restrictions are outlined in the Minimum Grades for Specific Programs Policy.
• Students are encouraged to review specific program guidelines and meet with an academic advisor for clarification.

Student Responsibility

• Students are responsible for understanding the financial and academic implications of repeating a course.
• Students are encouraged to consult with a financial aid advisor to understand how course repeats may affect their eligibility for federal or state financial aid.

 

C.POLICY HISTORY

• This policy is effective immediately.
• Policy revisions approved by the President’s Cabinet.

 

D.INITIATING DIVISION

• Registrar’s Office

 

E.POLICY REVIEWERS

• Registrar’s Office

F.POLICY REFERENCES

• Forms Referenced: None
• Codified Rules: None
• Connecting Policies: Minimum Grades for Specific Programs Policy, Grade Point Average (GPA) Policy