3010 Course Repeat

Original Date: 6/5/2019 * Last Revision Effective: 4/18/2024
Policy Contact: Senior Academic Officer

Policy

Bellevue College allows students to repeat any course to improve their skills, course grade, and cumulative grade point average (GPA). The college adds a notation to the transcript that the course is repeated and removes the grade from GPA. The following rules apply to all instances of students repeating courses:

  • The repeat indicator is applied only to letter grades A-F received in the same course taken at Bellevue College.
    • In accordance with state board regulations, the college uses the highest grade earned when calculating the cumulative GPA.
    • Other colleges and universities may not recognize the course repeat indicator on transcripts. To avoid possible issues, students should check with other institutions prior to transferring their credits.
  • By state regulation and unless otherwise indicated in the college catalog, students may not take a course more than three times.
    • This rule applies to registration in credit-bearing or Adult Basic Education (ABE/ESL) courses.
    • This rule does not apply to non-credit continuing education courses.  
  • The college may place restrictions on students who attempt to take a course more than once.
    • The college may require students who attempt to take a course more than once to participate in student success interventions designed to help students progress towards completion of their academic goals, degrees, or certificates.
  • Students must register for the course they wish to repeat and pay all required tuition and fees.

Responsibilities

Enrollment Services

  • Responsible for implementation and development of procedures needed for students to access this option.

Academic Affairs

  • Responsible for the development of student success interventions.

Relevant Laws and Other Resources

Revision History

Original 6/5/2019; 1/17/2024; 4/18/2024

Approved By

Board of Trustees

Last Updated May 3, 2024