Academic Fresh Start
Academic Fresh Start is a system enabling former CBU students who encountered academic difficulty to return to the University and petition for a zero GPA. The petitioner must (1) have been absent from all institutions of higher education for a period of at least five years and (2) have a minimum of 35 hours remaining to complete a degree at the University. Academic Fresh Start is available only once and is irrevocable.
Upon returning to CBU, a student must complete a minimum of twelve semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The student must submit a formal letter to the Vice President for Academics requesting an Academic Fresh Start during their second semester. The student is to explain their past academic record and any extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to their poor academic performance. As part of their appeal for an Academic Fresh Start, the student needs to include their current plan for academic success. The student’s request for an Academic Fresh Start will be reviewed by the Vice President for Academics. Once the Academic Fresh Start is granted, the student will forfeit all credit earned prior to their return to CBU; however, the student’s transcript will reflect all previous coursework with a notation beside it designating “Academic Fresh Start”. The academic transcript will also denote that the GPA and credits are based on work beginning with the date of the Academic Fresh Start. A student utilizing financial aid must still meet the requirement for satisfactory progress in order to be eligible for financial aid.