Academic Forgiveness
Currently enrolled students may be granted academic forgiveness by repeating individual courses or reprieving complete semesters. Although all courses and grades will be reflected in a student’s cumulative GPA, those courses that are forgiven will not be used in calculating the student’s retention and graduation GPAs.
Academic forgiveness must be requested prior to the end of a student’s graduating term and filed in the Office of Admissions and Records. All requests require the College Registrar’s approval.
Academic Repeat
A student shall have the prerogative to repeat any courses up to 4 attempts, including the initial attempt, to achieve a higher grade. Only the highest grade earned of the 4 attempts will be used in the calculation of the GPA. Any attempt after the first 4 attempts will be used in the calculation of the GPA. All attempts shall be recorded on the transcript with the earned grade for each course listed in the semester earned. For any questions or requests, please contact the office of Admissions and Records in person at the Jeanie Webb Student Union at the Joe and Charlene Cole Student Services desk or email [email protected].
Academic Reprieve
- Prior to requesting academic reprieve, the student must have earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher with no grade lower than a “C” in all regularly graded coursework (a minimum of 12 hours), excluding activity or performance courses.
- The request may be for one semester or term of enrollment or two consecutive semesters or terms of enrollments. If the reprieve is awarded, all grades and hours are included during the semester(s) for which a reprieve has been requested. If the student’s request is for two consecutive semesters, the institution may choose to reprieve only one semester.
- The student must petition for consideration of academic reprieve according to institutional policy.
- All courses remain on the student’s transcript, but are not calculated in the student’s GPA. Coursework with a passing grade included in a reprieved semester may be used to demonstrate competency in the subject matter. However, the coursework may not be used to fulfill credit hour requirements.
Academic Renewal
- At least three years must have elapsed between the last semester being renewed and the renewal request, or a shorter time period as approved by the institution’s Chief Academic Officer.
- Prior to requesting academic renewal, the student must have earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher with no grade lower than a “C” in all regularly graded coursework (a minimum of 12 hours), excluding activity or performance courses.
- The request will be for all courses completed before the date specified in the request for renewal.
- The student must petition for consideration of academic renewal according to institutional policy.
- All courses remain on the student’s transcript, but are not calculated in the student’s GPA. Neither the content nor credit hours of renewed coursework may be used to fulfill any degree or graduation requirements.
Academic Suspension Appeals
Rose State College students who have been placed on academic suspension for the first time may petition the Admissions Committee for reinstatement based on documented extraordinary personal circumstances that contributed to their academic requirements. Appeals for students suspended the second time will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Reinstatement of Suspended Students
Students who are academically suspended by RSC the first time may be considered for reinstatement after one 16-week semester (Fall or Spring). Admissions and Records will interview students making a request for reinstatement and inform them of the academic progress that is expected. Students reinstated after one 16-week semester of suspension must satisfactorily complete, during the first semester of reinstatement, EDUC 1103 College & Life Strategies, and must progress academically as specified in the State Regents’ policy for probationary students.
Students suspended for the first time in a Spring semester will be allowed to enroll in the immediately following Summer term. Enrollment will be limited to core academic courses that meet the general education or degree requirements. To continue in the Fall semester, students must achieve a 2.0 semester GPA or raise their GPA to the required level. Students’ transcripts will note suspension at the end of the Spring semester. If retention standards have not been met at the end of the summer semester, the transcript will note continued suspension.
Students suspended from RSC for the second time may receive consideration for reinstatement after 1 year (2 full semesters, Fall and Spring) and only after they have demonstrated, by attending another institution, the ability to succeed academically by raising their GPA to the retention standards.
Reinstatement of Suspended Students at State System Institutions
Students suspended from all other Oklahoma State System institutions may be eligible for admission to RSC. Students seeking admission to the College under this category will be advised by Admissions and Records/Registrar’s Office of the requirements for admission. These requirements include satisfactory completion of EDUC 1103 College & Life Strategies during the first semester of reinstatement, and the planning of a class schedule with an Academic Advisor. Students will be informed of the availability of tutoring and counseling. Students admitted in this category will be placed on academic probation and must meet the State Regents’ Retention Standards or be academically suspended.