Catalog_2017_2018_3-7

29 Academic Regulations 2017-2018 Catalog remain legible on the permanent records although they are not used in the computation of the cumulative grade point average. A statement is included on the permanent records explaining that bracketed course grades and unit values are not included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average. Students should be aware that other colleges or universities may not treat repeated courses in the same manner. Actions taken by the Academic Standards Committee of this college do not supersede the repetition policies of other educational institutions. A student who has completed a course with a substandard grade at another accredited college or university may repeat the equivalent course in the State Center Community College District. The District will honor courses repeated successfully (“C” or better) at another accredited college or university. Repetition of courses designated as repeatable If a student repeats a repeatable course in which a substandard grade has been recorded, the District will exclude no more than two previous substandard grades. Petition to repeat a course for improvement of an unsatisfactory grade A student may submit a petition to the Academic Standards Committee for an additional repetition. No state funding (FTES) may be claimed for this additional repetition. Only the first two substandard grades may be disregarded in the computation of the grade point average (i.e., the grade earned in the fourth or more attempt will be averaged with the third grade in computing the cumulative grade point average). Repetition of courses with a Non-Evaluative Symbol Students may repeat a course for which they have a mark of “W” recorded for a total of three attempts. A “W” mark is recorded for a withdrawal from a course after the census point or 30% of the semester (whichever is less) and before the end of the ninth week or 50% of the semester. Exceptions: In extenuating circumstances, a student may submit a petition to the Academic Standards Committee for an additional repetition. No state funding (FTES) may be claimed for this additional repeat. Repetition of Courses with a Non-Substandard Grade A course in which a grade of “C” or better (including “P” or “CR”) was earned may be repeated when circumstances exist which justify such a repetition. Students must petition the Academic Standards Committee for approval. If the petition is approved and a student completes the course, the course and grade will be listed on the academic record, but will be coded with a symbol indicating the course is excluded in the computation of the grade point average. Reasons for such repetition include but are not limited to: • significant lapse in time (as determined by the college) • change in technology; • re-certification / training requirements, or other justifiable reasons. Repeatable Courses Students may repeat only those courses identified as repeatable in the college catalog. Legally Mandated Training Course repetition is allowed when the repetition is necessary for a student to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Such courses may be repeated for credit, and the grades and units received each time shall be included for purposes of calculating the student’s grade point average. A student must present documentation that course repetition is necessary to complete legally mandated training. The District may claim apportionment each time the student repeats the course. Disabled Students Course repetition for disabled students is subject to the course repetition limitation; however, additional repetitions may be authorized under the following circumstances: • Continuing success of the student in other general and/or special classes is dependent on additional repetitions of a specific classes, • When additional repetitions of a specific special class are essential in completing a student’s preparation for enrollment into other regular or special classes, or • When the student has a student educational contract which involves a goal other than completion of the special class in question and repetition of the course will further achievement of that goal.