C or Better Appeal

Repeat enrollment in courses in which a grade of C or above has been earned is not allowed. Repeat permission can be granted under very special circumstances, like a need for teacher re-certification, specifications of a regulatory agency, licensure, program requirements or credit earned through examination (AP scores).

When a course is repeated, the initial grade and subsequent grade will appear on the transcript, but only the first grade is included in the GPA with credit earned. The second attempt will not count as attempted/earned credit, will not be included in the GPA, and the Forgiveness Rule will not apply. Retaking a course may impact financial aid, including Bright Futures.

To request permission to retake a course, you must submit a C or Better appeal to the Office of the Registrar. Along with the completed form, the following documentation must be included:

• Copy of unofficial transcript
• Typed statement explaining the reason for the request and educational objective
• Supporting documentation

AP credit: You should submit a C or Better appeal if you received AP credit for a college class that you want to take at SF.  For documentation, simply state the reason you wish to take the college class (for example: I want to take MAC 2311 because it is the first of a sequential math series and I want to ensure a solid foundation). 

Completed C or Better appeals must be submitted by the first day of classes of the session for which approval is sought. You may submit your appeal via email to: attempts@sfcollege.edu or in person at the Office of the Registrar, Northwest Campus, Building R, room 112.

Appeal decisions will be released through the college’s official notification system.

Registrations for repeated courses without approval will be canceled, the course dropped and fees refunded.

C or Better Appeal Form