3rd Attempt Policy
The Texas Legislature eliminated funding to higher education institutions for courses which are attempted three or more times. Attempted courses are defined as any course in which a grade is earned on the transcript, including repeated courses and courses dropped with a grade of “W”.
In order to compensate for this loss of state funding, Texas State students who attempt a course more than twice will be charged a “course repeat fee” for the course the semester in which it is attempted for the third time. This fee will cost $275 per semester hour.
The counting period for this fee includes all courses attempted at Texas State during the Fall 2002 semester or later. This does not include courses attempted at another college or university.
Some courses are exempt because they are designed to be repeated for additional credit. Some examples of these types of courses are developmental education, some music and studio art courses, independent study, some PFW and PE courses, topics and some theater courses.
If you have questions or concerns regarding how this legislation may affect you, contact the College of Science Academic Advising Center for additional information.
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