What is freshman forgiveness?
A special provision governs the repeat of courses by students who enter USC as a first time freshman. These students may repeat a maximum of three courses taken during the first two semesters at USC in which grades of D+ or below (including UW and IX) were received, and only the subsequent letter grade, even if lower, will be calculated in the grade point average. The courses must be repeated at USC for a letter grade, and both courses with the grades received will appear on the transcript. The same course may be repeated no more than once for the benefit of substitution of grade. Students must notify the Degree Progress Department if they wish to utilize this provision.
Related Questions
- If I complete and submit the course grade forgiveness form for a repeat during my freshman year, may I change my mind later when I fail and repeat a class needed for my major?
- Can a student use the freshman forgiveness rule if s/he is found "in violation of the Code of Student Conduct" and receives a grade sanction?
- How does the Freshman Forgiveness rule work?
