Academic Forgiveness Policy

Policy Number: #200

Responsible Executive(s):

• Provost

Responsible Office(s):

• Office of the Registrar

Date Adopted: 08-15-2019

Date Revised: 01-14-2023

A.     Purpose

This policy allows the cumulative Regis University Grade Point Average (GPA) to be recalculated for an undergraduate or graduate student who has been away from the University for a minimum of three years and wants to return to complete their degree here. While this will allow the student to return to Regis University, admittance to any specific degree program is at the discretion of the appropriate Academic Dean. If the returning student was previously placed on suspension, the student will have met the conditions imposed prior to enrollment. Students who have meet the following criteria may be eligible for Academic Forgiveness.

B.     Scope

1. This Policy applies to all University

C.     Definitions

1. Undergraduate Student: A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.
2. Graduate Student: A student who has been awarded an undergraduate academic degree and is working towards a graduate or doctoral degree.

D.     Policy

1. Undergraduate Student:
   1. Has not attended Regis University for at least three years (from the last semester attended including a withdrawn semester)
   2. Has a cumulative undergraduate GPA 2.000
   3. Has returned to Regis University and is pursuing a Regis University undergraduate degree or certificate program and has successfully completed nine semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.00
   4. Is in good financial standing with the University.

      • Courses completed prior to the three-year absence with grades of D+, D, D- or F are eligible for academic forgiveness. Undergraduate students may elect to retain two courses with a grade of D+, D or D-. Once granted, courses designated for Academic Forgiveness cannot be reversed. Students must complete all undergraduate degree/certificate requirements including the residency requirement (i.e., thirty semester hours for an undergraduate degree). Courses applied toward a previously earned undergraduate degree or certificate at Regis University are not eligible for Academic Forgiveness.

2. Graduate Student:
   1. Has not attended Regis University for at least three years (from the last semester attended including a withdrawn semester)
   2. Has a cumulative graduate GPA below 3.000
   3. Has returned to Regis University and is pursuing a Regis University graduate degree or certificate program and has successfully completed six semester hours with a minimum GPA of 3.00
   4. Is in good financial standing with the University

      • Courses completed prior to the three-year absence with grades of C-, D+, D, D- or F are eligible for academic forgiveness. Once granted, courses designated for Academic Forgiveness cannot be reversed. Students must complete all graduate degree/certificate requirements including the residency requirement (i.e., 80% of the total hours required for a graduate degree). Courses applied toward a previously earned graduate degree or certificate at Regis University are not eligible for Academic Forgiveness.

3. Questions regarding process to complete Academic Forgiveness should contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@regis.edu

E.     Related Policies Procedures, Forms and Other Resources

Regis University Catalog