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.
Repeated Courses
Students can retake courses and have only the second grade earned count in the retention/graduation GPA calculation up to a maximum of four courses (not to exceed 18 hours) in which the original grade earned was a “D” or “F.” Students may visit the Office of Admissions and Records to receive more information about the procedure.
Academic Reprieve
- A student may request an academic reprieve of up to two consecutive semesters if he/she can demonstrate extraordinary circumstances that contributed to or caused the student to do poorly. Guidelines for reprieves include, but are not limited to:
At least three years must elapse between the time grades were earned and the reprieve request. - Prior to requesting the reprieve, the student must have earned a GPA of 2.00 or higher with no grade lower than a “C” in all regularly graded course work (minimum of 12 hours) excluding activity or performance courses.
- A student must petition for a reprieve according to institution policy.
- A student cannot receive more than one reprieve in his/her academic career.
- A student cannot combine an academic reprieve with an academic renewal request. Students may visit the Office of Admissions and Records to receive more information about the procedure
Academic Renewal
A currently enrolled student who has been out of higher education for a number of years may request that all course work over five (5) years old not be counted in the retention/graduation GPA. Requirements for academic renewal include:
- A student may receive only one academic renewal in his/her academic career.
- Prior to requesting the renewal, the student must have earned a 2.00 or higher with no grade lower than a “C” in all regularly graded course work (minimum of 12 hours) excluding activities or performance courses.
- All courses will remain on the student’s transcript.
- Renewal courses cannot be used for hours or content toward graduation or degree requirements.
- A student may not combine an academic reprieve and an academic renewal request.
- A student must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student.
Students may visit the Office of Admissions and Records to receive more information about the procedure.
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.