What is the First Year Course Repeat Policy?
Students who earn a grade lower than”C-” on courses taken during their first year at N.C. State have the opportunity to retake up to two of those courses with no penalty. The first year repeat can only be used for courses at the 200-level and below. The first year repeat cannot be “saved” to use on courses taken beyond the first year at N.C. State. Upon completion of the course the second time, the original grade will be removed from the GPA calculation. However, the repeated courses will still appear on the transcript with a “R” to indicate the course was repeated using the first year repeat policy. The first attempt of the course must have occurred within 12 months of the student’s initial enrollment. The second attempt must be no later than one year after the first attempt (e.g. a student who made a “D-” in MA 131 in Fall 2008 may retake the course in Spring 2009, Summer 2009, or Fall 2009). Students are advised to consult with their Academic Advisor in making the decision to elect
