Code of Conduct
Academic Forgiveness
The purpose of this policy is to disregard past substandard academic performance of students when such work is not reflective of their current demonstrated ability. It is based on the recognition that due to unusual circumstances or circumstances beyond the student's control, the past substandard work will negatively affect their academic standing and unnecessarily prolong the rate or prevent their ability to complete their current objectives.
To be considered for academic forgiveness, the following conditions must be met:
- Student must have at least a two year continuous break from credit-based coursework at WCTC.
- Upon returning, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credits before applying for academic forgiveness. All completed courses must have a minimum grade of C.
- Student has never been granted academic forgiveness at WCTC.
If the above conditions are met, the student must submit an application form
for Academic Forgiveness to the WCTC Registrar. Upon approval by the Registrar:
- The student's transcript will be adjusted to indicate the point of forgiveness. All grades of C- and below, including WF, before the point of forgiveness will not count in the GPA, however, the courses and grades will remain on the transcript.
- The student will only receive degree credit for courses in which grades of C or better were earned prior to the point of academic forgiveness, and only for courses which meet current program requirements.
- Total hours for graduation will be based on all course work taken at WCTC, after readmission, as well as former course work for which a grade of C or better was earned, and credits accepted from other colleges or universities.
The student should note that:
- Federal financial aid regulations do not recognize academic forgiveness.
- Transfer institutions may not honor the academic forgiveness policy of Waukesha County Technical College.
- WCTC's academic forgiveness policy may be used only once and cannot be revoked, once approved.
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