ACADEMIC RENEWAL POLICY
Academic Renewal is subject to the following conditions:
Up to 30 semester units of substandard course work (i.e., D & F) which are not reflective of the student’s current
demonstrated scholastic ability may be alleviated and disregarded in the computation of the grade point average
under the following conditions.
Petitioning to alleviate 30 units or less
A period of at least two semesters must have elapsed since the work to be alleviated was completed. Please note
that summer session does not count as a semester.
Since the end of the semester to be alleviated, the student has completed:
• 12 units of work with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, OR
• 18 units with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, OR
• 24 units or more with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Student has completed at least 12 units in residence at Yuba College.
Under no circumstances may the course work be discounted that has been used in the fulfillment of requirements
for a degree or certificate.
If the student is otherwise eligible for graduation, Academic Renewal may not be uses to raise the grade point
average (GPA) in order to qualify for graduation with honors.
No units excluded by Academic Renewal can be reinstated.
Course work granted Academic Renewal status may be counted, if appropriate, toward fulfillment of
prerequisites.
The student’s transcript will be annotated in such a way that all work remain legible, ensuring a true and complete
academic history.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL PETITION?
If a student believes they meet the above stated criteria for Academic Renewal, the following are the steps for Academic
Renewal.
1. Complete the Academic Renewal Petition.
2. Make an appointment to meet with a counselor.
3. Review the Academic Renewal Petition and transcript(s) with counselor.
4. If students meets criteria, the student and counselor will both sign the petition and attach transcript(s).
5. Student will take the approved Academic Renewal Petition and transcripts and will submit them to
Admissions and Records for processing.
6. The petition processor will mail student a copy of the Academic Renewal Petition once it has been processed
within 14 business days after submission.