Course Repetition

Substandard Grade

1. Any course in which a grade of "D" or "F" has been received may be repeated once in order to attempt to raise the grade and grade points. The better grade and grade points earned will be counted in computing the grade point average as if it were another new course. Units attempted, grade, and grade points of the substandard grade will be removed from the totals for the semester in which it was earned, but the course will remain listed on the student's permanent record with the appropriate notations. In no case will duplicate units be allowed toward graduation. A course must be repeated before the next advanced course to which it is a prerequisite is attempted.
2. Any course in which a student has received a grade of "No Credit" or "No Pass" may be repeated once in order to attempt to raise the grade to "Credit" or "Pass" (or to a letter grade of "A, B, C, D, or F," provided the course permits this option). If the student receives the "Credit" or "Pass" grade, units will be awarded. If the student receives a letter grade of "A, B, C, or D," units and grade points will be awarded.
3. The limitations above notwithstanding, a student may petition Director of Admissions and Records for permission to repeat a course more than once to address a substandard grade with the following limitations:
4. Student is allowed no more than three enrollments that result in grading symbols of "D," "F," "NC," "NP," and "W."
5. Students who are allowed to enroll for the third time are not allowed to drop the class on or after the census date—they are required to receive a grade.
6. Students must request permission from the instructor to add the course once classes have begun.
7. Student must provide the instructor with a copy of the petition to repeat the approved class.
8. Student is allowed to enroll only after all other credit-seeking students have been added to the class.
9. Students are required to seek support services such as tutoring, counseling, etc., as determined by the College Counselor.
10. Students, who have exceeded the number of repetitions allowed under this procedure and wish to repeat a class, shall not be allowed to re-enroll in the course at Delta College.
11. The District will not collect apportionment for enrollment in a class after a total of three repetitions resulting in "W"s, grades, or other non-evaluative symbols.

Significant Lapse of Time

A student may petition the Director of Admission and Records for permission to repeat a course when another institution of higher education to which the student seeks transfer has established a recency requirement which the student will not be able to satisfy without repeating the class.

1. If the Director of Admissions and Records determines that a student needs to repeat an active participatory experience course, as defined in Title 5 Section 55000, in physical education, or visual or performing arts, or an active participatory course that is related in content due to significant lapse of time, that repetition shall be counted in applying the limit set forth in Title 5 Section 55000 (c) except that, if the student has already exhausted the number of repetitions permitted under subdivision (c), and additional repetition due to significant lapse of time may be permitted or required by the District.
2. When a course is repeated pursuant to a significant lapse of time, the previous grade and credit in computing the student's grade point average will be disregarded.

(BP/AP 4220.1, 8/13/02, 5/22/12, 10/24/13, 12/17/13 )