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What is Clemson's Academic Redemption Policy?
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The ARP is the University policy that allows
an undergraduate student to retake up to nine or ten semester hours in which a
grade of D or F was previously earned and use only the new grade in computing
the cumulative grade point-ratio (GPR), if certain conditions are met.
How does the ARP work?
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A student is allowed a maximum of 9 ARP hours--10 ARP hours for students enrolled as of fall 2007--but only
if he/she has sufficient withdrawal hours to use in conjunction
with the Academic Redemption Policy. For each course retaken under the
Academic Redemption Policy, the course's credit hours are subtracted from
the student's remaining ARP hours and remaining withdrawal hours.
(For example, a student who is retaking English 103 under the Academic
Redemption Policy will forfeit 3 ARP hours and 3 withdrawal hours.)
In order to redeem a course, a student must have sufficient ARP hours and
withdrawal hours equal to the number of credits for the course being redeemed.
The prior grade is removed from the cumulative grade-point ratio (GPR)
calculation. The new grade in the course retaken is calculated into the
cumulative GPR, even if it is a lower grade than the original one. Both
grades will appear on the transcript, degree progress report, and other
official documents with a notation that the earlier grade was replaced.
How many credit hours can I retake under the Academic Redemption Policy?
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You may retake up to nine (9) credit hours--ten (10) for students enrolled as of fall 2007--in
which a D or an F was earned as long as you have an equal number of
withdrawal hours remaining. The nine hours can be used in varying combinations.
When did the Academic Redemption Policy go into effect?
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ARP applies to courses taken by undergraduate
students beginning in the fall semester of 2003. Courses taken prior to
fall semester 2003 may not be retaken for redemption.
On what date in the
semester does the University check to determine if I have sufficient ARP
hours and sufficient withdrawal hours for the Academic Redemption Policy
to apply to me?
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Immediately after the last day to drop
a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade (See academic
calendar for term-specific dates), the University will determine
if a course you are currently retaking qualifies for the Academic Redemption
Policy. In the fall and spring terms, this date is two weeks after classes
begin. See Academic Calendar for proportionate time period in summer terms.
How will I know if a course I am retaking qualifies for the Academic Redemption Policy?
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You can look at your current Degree Progress Report on SISweb.
After the last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade,
(See academic
calendar for term-specific dates), the course being retaken will
be noted by "AR" if it qualifies for the Academic
Redemption Policy. Also, class schedules are sent via email to all students each semester showing courses that are redeeming an earlier course with a D or F grade.
Do I have to retake the course in which I made a D or F the next term to benefit from ARP?
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No. You can retake the course in any future
term if you have sufficient ARP hours and withdrawal hours.
What happens when I retake a course that does not qualify for the Academic Redemption Policy?
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The grade for the initial course and the
grade for the retaken course are both used in calculating your GPR. However, credit for the course will be counted only once toward the number
of hours required for graduation.
Can I choose which courses I wish to retake under the Academic Redemption Policy?
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No. If you have sufficient ARP hours and
withdrawal hours remaining, the ARP automatically goes into effect when
you retake a course in which a grade of D or F was earned. If you do not
have sufficient ARP and withdrawal hours, the ARP will not apply.
What if I make a
lower grade when I retake the course?
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When the ARP applies, the first grade will
not be computed into the cumulative GPR. The grade for the retaken course
will be computed even if lower. When the earlier grade is D and the second grade is F,
the student cannot use the D grade to satisfy any degree requirement.
Does the ARP apply to courses taken at other institutions?
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No. The ARP only applies to work taken at Clemson.
How will I know how many ARP hours and withdrawal hours I have?
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Your remaining ARP hours and remaining
withdrawal hours are shown on your Degree Progress Report. Your DPR can
be viewed on SISweb.
What if I retake a course under the Academic Redemption Policy and withdraw from the course
before a final grade is assigned?
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Immediately after the last day in the
term to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W, (See
academic
calendar for term-specific dates), a student retaking a course
under the Academic Redemption Policy will have ARP and withdrawal
hours subtracted. If you decide to withdraw from the course later in the
term, you will not have additional withdrawal hours subtracted. Note:
In this situation the ARP hours and withdrawal hours subtracted
earlier in the term are not restored.
Does the ARP apply to Pass/Fail courses?
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No. Pass/Fail courses are not eligible for redemption.
May I redeem a course by substituting another course?
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No. A course may only be redeemed by retaking
the same course.
If I re-enroll after graduating from Clemson, can I redeem earlier courses?
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No. The Academic Redemption Policy does
not apply to a student who has graduated. If a course is repeated after
graduation, both grades will be calculated in the GPR.
What logic is used if I repeat more previous D and F hours in a term than I have remaining redemption (and equal number of remaining withdrawal) hours?
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If you repeat more previous D and F hours in a term than you have remaining redemption (and equal number of remaining withdrawal) hours, the system uses the following logic: First, courses failed are selected for redemption. Second, courses are randomly selected to utilize any remaining redemption (and equal number of withdrawal) hours.
The Academic Redemption Policy is published in the Undergraduate Announcements.
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