Academic Renewal for Reentry Students

Academic renewal provides an opportunity for returning students to eliminate their old grade-point average (from five years ago or longer) while retaining credit for courses passed with a grade of C or better.

Students who enroll at Armstrong Atlantic State University after an absence from college (any institute of higher learning) of at least five calendar years may be eligible for Academic Renewal-- a policy whereby academic credit for previously completed course work is retained only for courses in which a grade of at least C or S was earned. Retained grades are not calculated in the Academic Renewal GPA. Once approved, the Academic Renewal GPA will be used to determine academic standing and eligibility for graduation. The Academic Renewal GPA will not be used to determine honors at graduation. It can not be used to determine eligibility for scholarships, financial aid, or V.A. benefits.

To qualify for Academic Renewal, a student...

Must not have been enrolled in college credit courses at any college or university for at least five years. Must be an undergraduate student who has not been awarded an associate or bachelor's degree. Must request Academic Renewal within one calendar of re-enrollment.

To be considered for Academic Renewal... call Dr. Barbara Tanenbaum in the Office of Student Success (Victor Hall, rooms 203 - 204) to schedule an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, please be sure to bring a current copy of your transcript.

Please review the Academic Renewal Application which you may submit during your appointment. NOTE: Only one opportunity of Academic Renewal is allowed; therefore the student must be certain about the decision before submitting the application.