Repeated Courses

A student may be allowed to repeat a maximum of four different courses while at Molloy. (Check with the major program of study and the course descriptions for restrictions on repeating.) Courses for cumulative credits, like Independent Studies, Topics, Internships, and courses in applied music may be taken several times and are not marked as repeats on the student's academic record. No course that a student has already received a satisfactory grade (passing grade per requirement of the program) may be repeated. In the case that an exception is made to repeat a course with satisfactory grade, the student should be aware that this would affect progression requirements for certain types of Financial Aid and increase the time needed to graduate. Credit is never granted for the same course twice, except for the cumulative credit courses.

The most recent letter grade earned is the grade that counts towards the cumulative GPA, earned credits and towards the degree requirements. Prior grades remain on the transcript and as part of the term GPA for the term they were recorded but, are not calculated in the cumulative GPA.

If a grade is unacceptable after the second attempt, this matter may be referred to the Dean of Student Success and Assessment for individual action. Students may not have an unacceptable grade forgiven by replacing or substituting it with a different course. Students are not allowed to repeat courses to improve their GPA by attending another institution to repeat a course. (For more information regarding departmental policies on repeats, see the appropriate section of the Catalog and the departmental student handbooks.)

Students with grades acceptable to meet a requirement are advised to not repeat courses to qualify for degree honors. Certain types of financial aid do not cover unnecessary repeats.