Remedial Coursework Limitations

San Joaquin Delta College provides remedial coursework (basic skills classes) designed to prepare students to succeed in degree credit courses. In line with Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, Section 55756.5, Delta College limits units a student may earn in remedial courses to 30 semester units. Basic Skills courses are defined in Section 55502, as courses in reading, writing, computation, learning skills, study skills, and English as a second language, which are designated by a community college district as non-degree credit courses pursuant to Section 55002(b); however, all remedial courses taken by students enrolled in English as a second language course and students identified by the District for learning disabled programs are exempted. The District permits waivers of the 30-unit limit on basic skills courses. The procedure is part of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines for Financial Aid recipients. (BP/AP 4222, 5/20/08 and AP 5130, 6/11/15)