Academic Policies
Repeatable Classes
Only certain courses may be taken more than once for credit. If the course is designated as repeatable, the course may be
repeated only for the number of times allowable. To determine whether a course is repeatable, refer to Section 10, Course
Descriptions, in the College Catalog.
Repeating Courses Previously Passed
State regulations do not allow students to repeat non-repeatable courses previously passed with satisfactory grades of “A”,
“B”, “C”, or “Pass”. Students with extenuating circumstances may file a Petition for Exceptional Action in the Admissions
Office. Students who are allowed to repeat courses based on this provision will not earn additional units or grade points
toward improving or changing the previous grade earned in the class or toward changing the overall grade point average.
Repeating Courses
What is the new policy about?
The repeat policy is based on a new state policy that limits the number of times a student can repeat a class after receiving
either a W or a D, F, or No Pass (NP) or No Credit (NC) in the class. If a student receives a W,D, F, NP or NC in the class,
the student can repeat it two times, for a total of three enrollments in a class. Under the new regulations, all credit course
repeats and withdrawals in a student’s enrollment record are counted towards the new limit.
Can I repeat a class if I received an A, B, C or Pass (P) or Credit (CR)?
No. There are some rare exceptions, but state regulations prevent us from allowing students to repeat a class in which the
student successfully passed the class.
Does this policy go back to count the times I’ve enrolled in the class before?
Yes. Therefore, if you have taken the same class three or more times already, you may not enroll in the course again at Mt. SAC.
What should I do if I’ve taken the class two times and am either currently enrolled in it for the third time or
plan to enroll In the course for a third time? What resources are available to help me successfully complete the
course(s)?
It is critical for you to pass the course by the third time in which you enroll in it. Mt. SAC offers a variety of resources to help
student achieve academic success in their courses. Tutoring at Mt. SAC is free for all currently enrolled Mt. SAC students.
For more information, please visit the Learning Assistance Center at the following links:
Unit Limits/Over 18 units
Without petitioning, students may enroll in up to 18 units each fall or spring semester, and up to 7 units each winter or
summer term. Students who wish to enroll in more than 18 units during the fall or spring semester or more than 7 units
during the winter or summer term must petition to do so at the Counseling Department. To be approved, a student must have
completed a minimum of 15 units in a semester, with a 3.0 grade point average, and have a cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 or above.
Prerequisite Challenge Process
In accordance with Title 5 Section 55003(p) and (q), Student Challenge of Prerequisites or Corequisites, students may
challenge a prerequisite or corequisite for a course. A prerequisite or corequisite cannot be “waived,” but students have the
ability to demonstrate that they meet the prerequisite or corequisite on the following criteria, and course eligibility may be
granted. The challenge must be based on at least one of the following specific grounds:
• The College will accept prerequisite or corequisite courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities in the
United States. (The student will meet with the appropriate department chair)
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