Repeating a Course

Repeating a Course

The letter grade earned for the most recent enrollment will be used in calculating the cumulative GPA. This repeating of a course includes Northwestern courses listed as equivalent courses in the student information system.

All previously earned grades remain on the transcript but do not count in final GPA calculations.

In regards to financial aid and Title IV funding in relation to the repeating of a course, the following applies:

- A failed course may be repeated as many times as needed until passed
- A previously passed course may only be repeated once:
  - This includes even those courses where a higher grade is required for the major (e.g., minimum of C for Business Core courses, etc.)
  - This does not include courses designated as repeatable (e.g., ensembles, workshops, etc.) as these are not restricted nor limited (unless designated otherwise) and, therefore, a student may repeat these courses as often as needed
  - If a student finally passes a failed course with a passing grade, he/she may repeat the course one more time to try and achieve a higher grade

This policy does not apply to courses designated as repeatable (e.g., workshops, co-curricular activities, etc.) in the Catalog.