5.13 Repeating or Substituting Courses
Required Courses
A student who withdraws from a Core course or who obtains a grade of "F" in such a course must repeat that course during the following Fall or Winter Term. However, the student may take the course in either Fall or Winter term. If a student repeats a course for which a grade was recorded, only the last of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA.
Students may not substitute another course for a Core course.
Students should not subsequently withdraw from a Core course in which they have a previous withdrawal or failure except for those courses taken during Summer Session. If, on repeating the course, the student does not complete the course successfully, a grade of "F" will be recorded for that course on the student's history.
Major Courses
Students who achieve a grade of "F" in a Major course must either repeat that course or substitute another Major course if the Major requirements permit an alternate choice. Upon successful completion of the Major course, only the higher of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA. When a course is to be substituted, the student must advise the Program Office in writing prior to enrolling in the new course.
Electives and Options
Students who achieve a grade of "F" in an Elective or Option may either repeat that course or substitute another course in its place. Upon successful completion of the course, only the higher of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA. When a course is substituted for a failed Elective or Option, a student must advise the Program Office in writing prior to enrolling in the new course.
Voluntary Repeats
In order to improve their GPA, or to meet a prerequisite requirement, students may voluntarily repeat any course in which a passing grade has been received, subject to any restrictions which may be published in the faculty registration guide and subject to the limits imposed at the point of admission. In such a case, only the last of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA.
