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Policies and Procedures: Academic Renewal
The Academic Renewal Policy allows Valdosta State University degree-seeking undergraduate students who have experienced academic difficulty to have one opportunity to make a fresh start atValdosta State University after an absence of five consecutive calendar years from any postsecondary institution. If a student does not request Academic Renewal status at the time of re-enrollment, the student may do so within two academic semesters of re-enrollment or one calendar year, whichever comes first. Former Developmental Studies students may apply for Academic Renewal only if they successfully completed all Developmental Studies requirements before the commencement of the five-year period of absence. All previously attempted coursework continues to be recorded on the student’s official transcript. A complete statement of the policy and the form, Application for Academic Renewal, are available from the Office of the Registrar