What are the advantages and risks of repeating a course?
When a student repeats a course, the second (or most recent) grade counts toward GPA, both in cumulative and major GPA calculations. The previous grade(s) remain on the student’s transcript since that grade is a true reflection of their performance during that term, but the last grade is the only one counted in the GPA. This is true even when a student repeats a course that has been passed, possibly resulting in a lower grade (and if the most recent grade is an F, credits earned previously are taken away). Certain courses are considered “duplicates.” For example, credit will not be given for both BUS 303 (Introduction to Managing) and BUS 323 (Principles of Management) and credit will not be given for both BUS 304 (Introduction to Marketing) and BUS 311 (Principles of Marketing). Credits earned for one of the classes in each pair will be dropped from the student’s hours earned toward graduation. Check a student’s transfer evaluation to determine whether they already have credit for a c
