Repeating Courses

Repeating a Course
A student may repeat a course they earned a passing grade in (“D” or above) during a previous semester. However, in such cases, financial aid may be impacted. See SAS for specific information. 

Repeating a Failed Course
If a student fails a course, they may repeat it only once.* Only the course credits and the grade earned for taking the course the second time will count toward graduation, provided the repeated course is taken at Rockford University or as part of an approved Rockford University program. Both courses’ grades will be recorded on a student’s transcript if taken at Rockford University or as part of an approved Rockford University program.

*see RHET 101 and 102 Exception

Rhetoric 101 and 102 Exception
One exception to the Repeating a Failed Course policy is the lower division rhetoric sequence, which comprises Rhetoric 101 and 102. Because a student must earn a grade of “C” or above to pass Rhetoric 101 and 102, and because these courses are required to earn an undergraduate degree from Rockford University, these courses may be repeated until the student earns a passing grade of “C” or above.