12. What is the forgiveness policy?
The forgiveness policy allows a student to improve his/her cumulative GPA by repeating the exact same course and improving the grade. By completing a form in the Registrar's office requesting substitution of the second (better) grade for the first (poorer) grade, the GPA can be improved. Do not complete the forgiveness policy form until you have repeated the class the second time and see your grade. If you complete the form too soon and the second grade is lower, your GPA will decrease not increase because only the second grade is counted in the GPA.
When a forgiveness policy is used, the first grade stays on the transcript but only the second grade will be calculated in the cumulative GPA.
Remember you only have three forgiveness opportunities in your undergraduate program. Use them wisely.