Siena Heights University
Repeating a Course
If a student wishes to improve his/her Siena Heights University grade point average by repeating a course, only
courses taken at Siena Heights University can achieve this objective. Repeat courses taken at other institutions
have no impact on a student's grade point average at Siena Heights University.
Exception: Any student wishing to repeat a Siena Heights University course with a transfer course must
have the written permission of the program chairperson and the registrar to repeat this course at another
accredited university. It is the responsibility of the student to place this written permission on file at the
Registrar’s Office before registering at the other institution. Students are limited to no more than one (1)
transfer repeat course. Transfer courses do not replace any Siena Heights University course in the
calculation of overall grade point average for the major or for a degree.
Students may elect to improve their grade point average at Siena Heights University by repeating any
course with a poor grade that they have taken at Siena Heights University. The original course and grade
will permanently be reflected on the student’s record. If the course is repeated, the statement *Repeated*
will show on the permanent transcript. The course that replaces the original entry will also show on the
permanent transcript with the statement *Replaces a Course*. The credit and honors points for this
course can only be counted once. Example: The student originally takes ENG101 and earns a D grade.
The student repeat