<p>This is IVC’s policy on retaking courses in order to have a non-passing grade removed from the GPA.</p>
<p>“Grades for
Repeated Courses
Students are allowed to repeat
a course two times to alleviate a
substandard grade (“D,” “F,” “NP,” or
“W”). Additional retakes are permitted
on an extremely limited basis through
a petition process filed at the Office of
Admissions and Records. A maximum
of two previous substandard grades
and credits can be disregarded in the
computation of grade point averages.
Only the most recent grade will be
used to calculate the student’s grade
point average. However, all previous
work will remain on the transcript,
ensuring a true and complete
academic history.
Grade suppression due to course
repetition will be permitted for the
same course when taken at Irvine
Valley College or for the equivalent
course taken at Saddleback College. If
the class is to be taken at Saddleback
College, students must ensure the
course is equivalent prior to taking
it. The Counseling Center has a list of
Saddleback College courses that are
recognized as equivalent courses to
those offered at Irvine Valley College.
Regulations on repeatability are
currently under review. Changes
are anticipated in the 2013–2014
academic year. See your counselor or
the Office of Admissions and Records
for more information.”</p>