If any of the above course information varies from that of the original course, you must receive the signature of the College Dean
or designee below:
College Dean or Designee Signature _________________________________________________________________________________
Students using VA benefits must contact Veterans Services prior to submitting this form.
USF’s Grade Forgiveness policy permits Undergraduate and Non-Degree students only to repeat a course and have the repeated grade and
hours earned computed in his/her GPA in place of the original grade and hours earned, providing the repeat grade is “D-” or higher
(exception - see Honors at Graduation). The Office of the Registrar suggests consulting with an Academic Advisor to determine which
courses to apply for forgiveness, and when to use the three (3) grade forgivenesses. A Grade Forgiveness is not permissible when repeating
a course after receiving an “FF” grade indicating academic dishonesty. If the repeated grade is “F”, both grades will be calculated into the
cumulative GPA. Normally, grade forgiveness may only be applied to a specific course that a student chooses to repeat. No course taken on
the S/U grade basis may have the grade forgiveness applied. Under unusual circumstances, a different but similar to a specific course that
a student chooses to repeat. No course taken on the S/U grade basis may have the grade forgiveness applied. Under circumstances, a
different but similar course may be used if the substitute course has been previously approved by the college Dean and is on file in the
Office of the Registrar. Students choosing to apply for grade forgiveness must:
1. Complete a separate “Grade Forgiveness Request Form” after each course repeated.
2. Adhere to the following conditions:
a. A limitation of three grade forgiveness of USF courses with no more than one repeat per course.
1.) With prior approval of the college Dean, a course different from a course on the approved list may be substituted if the course
has had a change in prefix, number, hours, or title, but not a substantive change in content.
2.) The substitute course replaces a course no longer offered by the institution.
b. The repeated course must be taken on the A+ through F grading system, and the latest grade must be D- or higher.
c. All grades remain on the transcript. The original course grade will be annotated with “E” to indicate that the course has subsequently
been repeated and neither the original grade nor the original hours earned are computed in the GPA.
d. Individual colleges may have further restrictions; therefore, the student should consult with his/her college.
e. A Grade Forgiveness will not be processed if the second attempt/grade is lower than the first attempt/grade.
This policy only applies to 1000-5000 level courses. Once students have been awarded a bachelor’s degree from USF, they may not repeat
a course and be forgiven the original grade, taken prior to graduation. The policy applies only to courses taken originally at USF and
repeated at USF.
Student Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Processed by __________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
Last __________________________________________ First _________________________________________ Middle ____________
Phone _________________________________________ USFID Number _____________________________________
Select only if applicable: Potential Graduate (those who have applied
to graduate for the current term only)
Academic Probation/Dismissal
ORIGINAL COURSE (For Summer term, indicate session either Summer A, Summer B, or Summer C)
Term Year CRN Subject Course Number Section Number Credit Hours
Course Title
REPEAT COURSE (For Summer term, indicate session either Summer A, Summer B, or Summer C)
Year CRN Subject Course Number Section Number Credit HoursTerm
Course Title
Grade Forgiveness
Request Form
Office of the Registrar
Tampa Campus
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1034
Tampa, FL 33620
St. Petersburg Campus
140 7th Avenue S., BAY 102
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
6350 N. Tamiami Trail, SMC C107
Sarasota, FL 34243
registrarupdates@usf.edu
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