Retake a Course

Use this form to obtain approval to retake a course

Students may retake a course in which they received a grade of a C- or lower, or an N. Those wishing to retake a course in which they earned a grade of a C or higher, or an S, must obtain department approval before registering for the course through this form.

Current University policy (section F) states that students may retake a course only one time (excluding course withdrawals). The registration system will not allow students to enroll in a course for a third time. If you were considering taking a course for a third time, consult with your academic advisor.

View the Retake a Course form

Use this form if...

  • You want to retake a course once you have reached the course attempt limit (e.g. to enroll in a course a third time or more)
  • You want to exclude the first attempt of a course by completing a different course

Don't use this form if...

  • If you were considering taking a course for a third time, consult with your academic advisor
  • If you have not obtained department approval to retake a course in which you earned a grade of a C or higher, or an S

Next steps

Monitor your UMN email

  • Equivalent (same course) registrations will receive an approved or denied decision within 5 business days with the exception of courses in SCSE. Decisions for retaking SCSE courses (approved, deny, or resubmit at a later date) will be communicated
  • Non-equivalent (different course) requests require a number of reviews. You will receive an update when a decision has been made