Classes may be retaken at a student's discretion per the University Catalog "Grading and Academic Standing" policy. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor prior to retaking a class.

Previous Attempts

All attempts at a course remain on a student's permanent record, but only the grade from the most recent attempt is used to calculate GPA and credits earned.

The original grade earned is marked as excluded with an "E" in the repeat column on the student's transcript, and the most recent grade is marked as included with an "I." This remains true regardless of whether the most recent grade is higher or lower than the previous grade earned. If the most recent grade assigned is an F, then no credit is earned for the course.

Grades of AUD, I, N, NC, NCR, NP, NF, W, WP, or WF do not replace previously earned grades.

Federal Financial Aid

Students who receive federal financial aid should consult the financial aid section of the University Catalog for rules and limitations prior to repeating courses. 

School of Law

Retaking a class through the School of Law is governed by a separate policy. Visit the School of Law website for information on retaking classes.

Repeatable Courses

Some courses may be repeated to earn additional credits. Typically these include special topics, internships, research, and thesis credits.

Repeatable courses are unlike traditional courses, which only include the most recent attempt in the student's GPA and earned credits. Instead, previous attempts at repeatable courses are not excluded until the student has met the maximum number of repeatable credits.

For example, PSCI 491 contains a notation in the course catalog that it is repeatable for up to 9 credits. If a student repeats PSCI 491 for a total of 12 credits, 9 of those credits will be included and 3 excluded.

Full Sections

If a section is at its maximum enrollment capacity, an instructor may require a student who is repeating or auditing the course to drop the course. This rule grants enrollment preference to students looking to take the course for the first time.

Students who are not allowed to remain registered must drop the course themselves in CyberBear to avoid receiving a failing grade.

Neither the Registrar's Office nor the instructor may drop a student. Rather, the student must execute the drops themselves.