Graduate Course Repeats, Grades and CGPA

Kutztown University Policy ACA-038

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this policy is to define the rules for repeating graduate courses, graduate grades, good academic standing, and CGPA. 

  2. Scope

    This policy applies to all graduate students. 

  3. Key words and phrases:

    CGPA – stands for cumulative grade point average. 

  4. Policy & Procedure(s)

    REPEATING GRADUATE COURSES, GRADUATE GPA, AND GRADES 

    1. CGPA Graduation Requirement: A 3.0 CGPA is required for graduation for all graduate degrees awarded by Kutztown University. This policy also applies to those students enrolled for dual graduate degrees.

    2. Repeating Courses and the “C” Grade Requirement: A graduate student can repeat a single course for grade improvement only once. Graduate students will be limited to a maximum of two (2) repeats across the program. An exception to the course repeat policy must be approved by the advisor, department chairperson, college dean, and graduate dean.

      The most recent grade (regardless of whether it is higher or lower) will be the grade used for the CGPA calculation. A grade of “C” or better or “PA” in those courses designated pass/fail is required for all courses counted toward a graduate degree at Kutztown University. The grade of “F” or “FA” received in required graduate courses must be repeated. 

    3. Grading and CGPA Regulations: There is no “D” grade for student grading in 400- level to 700-level courses. 

  5. Effective Date

    1993 
    Fall 2016 
    Fall 2018 
    Fall 2022 

  6. Approved By

    Policy Committee – April 10, 1992 
    Graduate Council – April 15, 1992 
    University Senate – September 17, 1992 
    Endorsed by University Senate – March 3, 2016     
    Approved by University President – March 23, 2016 
    Endorsed by Academic Standards and Policies Committee – May 5, 2022 
    Endorsed by University Senate – May 5, 2022     
    Approved by University President – May 11, 2022 
    Approved by University Senate – November 3, 2022 
    Approved by University President – November 9, 2022 

  7. Last Reviewed

    October, 2008 
    March, 2009
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    April, 2022