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District Regulations on Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition

District Regulations on Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition

Note Important Transfer Considerations:

Academic renewal only applies to the District’s computation of grade point averages.  Some transfer institutions do not recognize academic renewal and may recalculate the grade point average using the original (first-attempt) grade or all grades earned, regardless of an academic renewal action taken at the District.  

Students considering academic renewal should consult with a counselor and verify how their intended transfer institution treats academic renewal before submitting a petition, as the action is not reversible once approved.

  1. When a student has substandard academic performance, which is not reflective of their present demonstrated ability, the student may petition to have a maximum of 30 units, disregarded in the District's computation of all grade point averages.

  2. If grade alleviation has already been applied two times for a course, the course will not be eligible for academic renewal without repetition and will remain on the academic record.

  3. If previous action for academic renewal has been applied to coursework included in the semester to be disregarded, the course will not be eligible for academic renewal without repetition and will remain on the academic record.

  4. Work taken at another institution may be alleviated in our computations for purposes of graduation from one of the District colleges under the regulations stated above.

  5. The permanent academic record will be annotated in such a manner that the record of all work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete academic record. Once the petition for academic renewal is approved, the action is not reversible.

  6. Recalculation of the grade point average may be used toward qualification for graduation with honors.

  7. Academic standing for the semester/session(s) will not be adjusted.

  8. Academic renewal without repetition may only be applied to ‘F’ grades for courses taken prior to a degree awarded.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for academic renewal without course repetition a student must:

  1. Have transcripts from all institutions attended officially on file;

  2. Successfully complete 15 units in an accredited college or university, with a grade point average of at least 2.0, subsequent to the work to be disregarded; and

  3. Have one year elapsed since the coursework to be disregarded was completed.