Repeating a Class

In general, a class which a student has previously successfully completed at Linn-Benton Community College may not be repeated to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. Classes that may be repeated to satisfy degree or certificate requirements are noted in course descriptions in the catalog.

Earning a higher grade in a repeated course does not automatically exclude substandard grades from a student's cumulative G.P.A. Having substandard grades excluded from cumulative G.P.A. is a manual process, which students can initiate by completing a Repeated Grade form in the Registration Office. Once processed, substandard grades will not be counted in a student's G.P.A., but will be noted with an "R" and the earned grade on a student's transcript.

Repeated courses are considered attempted credits and count in a student's completion rate for calculating Satisfactory Academic Progress for federal and state financial aid eligibility. The use of federal of state financial aid programs to pay for repeated courses is governed by current regulations. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office prior to repeating a course.