Students, who return to the college after a separation of five (5) years, or more, may petition for academic renewal. The request must be in writing and submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services.

If a student is determined to be eligible for academic renewal, D and F grades earned prior to re-enrollment will be deleted from the cumulative and curriculum grade point average (G.P.A.), subject to the following conditions:

1.  Prior to petitioning for academic renewal, the student must demonstrate a renewed academic interest and effort by earning at least a 2.5 G.P.A. in the first twelve (12) semester hours completed after re-enrollment.

2.  All grades received at the college will be a part of the student's official transcript.

3.  Students will receive degree credit only for courses in which grades of C or better were earned prior to academic renewal, providing that such courses meet current curriculum requirements.

4.  Total hours for graduation will be based on all course work taken at the college after readmission, as well as former course work for which a grade of C or better was earned, and credits transferred from other colleges or universities.

5.  The academic renewal policy may be used only once and cannot be revoked once approved.

This policy shall adjust the cumulative GPA for students enrolling Summer 1994 and forward.