Retaking a Class I Failed vs. Fulfilling Major/Minor Requirements

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>When I failed the class I thought there was no point retaking it because the grade would remain. But then I read this...</p>

<p>"In general, when a course is repeated in which the student previously earned a grade of F, both the original grade of F and the new grade remain on the transcript and in the cumulative grade-point average. However, for up to 16 credits in no more than four courses, the grade of F will be removed from the cumulative grade-point average if the student repeats a failed course. The original grade of F will remain on the transcript with an E prefix attached; the repeated grade will have an R prefix. For further explanation of these and other grade prefixes, see the section on grading under University Policies and Procedures in the New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog."</p>

<p>I thought that's great, but then if I did that I might not have enough time to complete my major and minor since I'm already in my Junior year (I chose my current major/minor a little late).</p>

<p>So...what takes precedence? Retake a failed class and get rid of the F from the transcript first or knock out the requirements and then worry about the F? (I'd do it over the summer but I'm trying to save money...unless I have no other option...)</p>

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<p>I had a GPA issue so i decided to retake my classes that I failed. My GPA jumped up tremendously. Just a note, that F will stay on your transcripts forever but it will note that you retook the class.</p>

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<p>Ah, right, right, misread that.</p>

<p>“To have an F grade deleted from the grade-point average, students must request an unofficial transcript from the Office of Records and Transcripts by using the registrar`s office web site. Students should then download and print a Deletion form from the Online Academic Forms page of the Livingston College web site (<a href=“http://livingston.rutgers.edu/academic[/url]”>http://livingston.rutgers.edu/academic&lt;/a&gt;), complete it, and submit it to the Academic Information Center (AIC), Lucy Stone Hall, Room A-216, along with the unofficial transcript.”</p>

<p>Did you have to do that?</p>

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<p>If you just took the class, I’d advise that you retake it right now while the material is still fresh in your mind. You will want a good GPA to show potential employers and retaking this class will help you much more in this aspect, especially if you plan on looking for a job soon.</p>

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<p>what’s so bad about retaking a class? it just shows that you persevere and you’re a good candidate for your career</p>