Repeating college courses

Per University policy, students may repeat (retake) courses to improve their letter grade.  There are several reasons however, why repeating courses is rarely advised unless a grade of “F” is earned.

1. Students may not receive degree credit more than once for most courses
2. Previous grades are not erased-both grades are included in the cumulative grade point average. The original grade will remain on the transcript (along with the second grade earned)
3. Credits carried on courses being repeated count toward the maximum credits permitted in a semester
4. There is no guarantee that a student’s grade will improve by repeating a course
5. Progress towards graduation is not made when courses are repeated