Academic Fresh Start Policy
Academic Fresh Start Policy
The college recognizes that a returning student may have had a period
of low academic performance during their academic career for a variety
of reasons. For this student, the college has developed a Fresh Start
option, which will permit a student at Hennepin Technical College to
request that grades from two semesters of previous college work be put
aside and not counted in the overall cumulative grade point average
and completion rate.
- The Academic Fresh Start Policy is available on a case-by-case basis only to students whose coursework was taken at Hennepin Technical College. The policy is a one-time opportunity only.
- The student must have been away from Hennepin Technical College for a minimum of three (3) calendar years and the student must have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 and/or a completion rate of less that 67%.
- The student will be permitted to pick and choose courses within the semester(s) to be considered. Only grades of D, F, NC, and W can be considered. A maximum of two terms of courses may be considered.
- The coursework forgiven will remain on the student’s transcript; however, the credits and the grades will not be calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average or completion rate. (Note: For financial aid recipients, see Academic Fresh Start statement in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section.)
- In order to meet eligibility requirements for this opportunity, the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credits in residence at Hennepin Technical College with at least a 2.0 GPA after returning from the minimum 3-year absence. The student must apply for academic forgiveness within one calendar year after completing the 12 semester credits with at least a 2.0 GPA. Work completed at another institution cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
The conditions and procedures for the Academic Fresh Start Policy will be provided to the student. The student will be required to submit an appeal. The appeal will include a detailed explanation of the circumstances for the grades received and what changes have occurred. A transcript will be attached to the petition and supporting documentation will also be considered. The appeal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and considered on its individual merit. The petition must be signed and dated by the student.
Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu
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