UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N This policy is applicable to current undergradu- ate students and is effective for modules taken since 2012/13 academic year in the current course of study. Grade Forgiveness (GF) is the opportunity for a student to redo a module in which a grade of C- or lower was received and earn a grade that will be substituted for the previous grade. The new grade will then be computed in the student’s GPA in place of the most recently earned grade. Both grades will remain in the student’s record, but the previous grade will be designated with a “GF.” If a module has been taken more than once prior to the application for grade forgive- ness, forgiveness can only be used to replace the most recent grade. 2 . P R O C E D U R E In order for grade forgiveness to be applied, the student must first discuss the matter with his/her Academic Advisor, complete the “Appli- cation Form for Grade Forgiveness,” and then submit the form to the Programme Director within two weeks of the start of the semester or summer session in which the module is to be redone. Application forms are available at the Student Affairs’ Office. ( See page 202). 3 . C O N D I T I O N S F O R G R A D E F O R G I V E N E S S Grade forgiveness is limited to a maximum of 12 credits in an undergraduate degree, 9 credits in a diploma, 6 credits in an associate degree, and 3 credits in a certificate course of study (including transfers within UTech), and may not be used twice for the same module. If the original module is no longer offered, a substitute or an equivalent module that is approved by the College/Faculty may be used. If a student fails a module for which grade for- giveness is given, the GF grade will be used to calculate the GPA, and he/she must redo the module. Grade forgiveness cannot be used for modules involving upper level core/specialisation, mod- ules (i.e. 3,000 and 4,000 level), Academic Misconduct and capstone projects. “ E X C E L L E N C E T H R O U G H K N O W L E D G E ” 217 G R A D E F O R G I V E N E S S P O L I C Y (Under Review) UNDER REVIEW