Fresh Start
For students returning to Westchester Community College after a prior unsuccessful start and a lengthy absence, our institution offers the Fresh Start Program. Achieving success after an unsuccessful first try is not uncommon. Students find themselves unable to continue college for different reasons. The Fresh Start Program provides eligible students with an opportunity for academic success.
Eligibility
Student must not have enrolled for undergraduate courses at Westchester Community College for, at least, 2 consecutive years prior to returning.
Criteria Required:
- complete 12 undergraduate academic credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- be matriculated in a degree or certificate program.
Application process:
After completing 12 or more undergraduate academic credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, a student must see the counselor(s) responsible for the Fresh Start Program in the Office of Academic Counseling & Student Success to complete an application.
Forgiveness after meeting Eligibility and Application process:
Once approved for a Fresh Start, the student’s grades of “D” and “F” earned prior to the student’s return are excluded from their cumulative GPA and will be marked with “Fresh Start – Exclude” on the student’s record. The excluded course grades cannot be re-included later to complete academic requirements.
Caveats:
- Fresh Start can be used by each student only once.
- An Academic Fresh Start will NOT automatically make a student eligible for financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid office for further information.
- Fresh Start does not apply to any completed degree or certificate.
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