Repeating a course
Retaking a class will have the most significant impact on the time and money required to complete a degree. Retaking a class may be required if a student withdraws or does not meet the academic requirements to earn credit for the course.
A student who receives a failing grade (W/F/NP) in a required course must repeat the course and receive a passing grade or receive transfer credit for the course in order to graduate. Students are allowed to re-take any course a maximum number of times before being withdrawn from their program. At CTU the maximum number for courses receiving a W/F/NP grade is 4 repeats for a total of 5 attempts at the undergraduate level, and 3 repeats for a total of 4 attempts at the graduate level. A course for which an “F” is awarded is included in the term GPA and CGPA. When the student repeats the course with a passing grade or receives transfer credit, the CGPA will be adjusted accordingly using the highest grade. The failure will remain on the transcript. Students should note that Healthcare programs may have more rigorous academic requirements. Students should contact their Student Success Coach for specific program requirements regarding retakes and failed courses.
Students Repeating UNIV104 – Academic and Career Success
For new undergraduate students enrolling at CTU who are scheduled to take UNIV104 for the first time on or after April 30th, 2024: Students receiving a W/F grade in the course UNIV104 are allowed 2 repeats for a total of 3 attempts at the course.
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Course Type
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Number of Total Course Attempts Allowed
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UNIV104 (effective for new undergraduate students starting on/after 4/30/24)
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3 Total Attempts (2 repeats allowed)
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Undergraduate Level Courses (courses numbered 100-499 excluding UNIV104)
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5 Total Attempts (4 repeats allowed)
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Graduate and Doctoral Level Courses (courses numbered 600-899)
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4 Total Attempts (3 repeats allowed)
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Students interested in attempting the failed course at another institution are recommended to discuss the desired course with a Registrar Evaluations Services Specialist before registering or attempting potential transfer credit. A previously failed or withdrawn course satisfied through transfer credit will not impact the student’s CGPA.