FRESH START OPTION
The Fresh Start Option allows students who have not attended college for a period of two or more years the opportunity to minimize the effects of previous academic history and to develop a more favorable academic record. Students accepted for enrollment under Fresh Start will return in the status of academic probation or suspension. All grades previously earned will remain on the student’s transcript. The semesters for which Fresh Start is invoked will include a transcript symbol indicating that the policy is in effect. The original GPA will not be included in any subsequent computation of the new GPA.
In accordance with the system policy on transfer grades, if the Fresh Start option is approved, the student will receive credit for courses with a grade of “C-” or above, including “P” (Pass). The Fresh Start option can be used only once, and does not apply to any completed degree or certificate.
Students readmitted to QVCC are eligible to apply for the Fresh Start Option if
- They have been readmitted after an absence of two or more years, and
- They have been suspended from QVCC or have been on academic probation prior to being readmitted, and
- They have an accumulated GPA of less than 2.0, and
- They apply for the option prior to or within one year of readmission.
Fresh Start Option forms may be obtained from the Learning and Student Development Office. Submit the application to the Dean of Learning and Student Development.
last update: 10/03/2006