Forgiveness Policy
The Moraine Valley Forgiveness Policy is designed for those students who have demonstrated success in credit courses at Moraine Valley and who now wish to build a solid academic record that is not undermined by past failures. Candidates for the Forgiveness Policy would include those students who have succeeded in a new major or program after experiencing failure in courses of study that were inappropriate for their talents or ability level. Other candidates for this policy would be students returning to college after military service, extended work experience, or recuperation from serious illness or personal problems who are now committed to a new beginning in their academic career and can demonstrate their ability to succeed in credit courses.
This policy represents a formal process that allows students to have their cumulative grade point average recalculated without the inclusion of certain previously earned “F” grades. This policy does not raise individual course grades.
This policy does not change federal requirements for calculation of attempted and completed credits to determine eligibility for student financial aid. For transferring students, this policy does not apply to institutions outside of Moraine Valley Community College.
For information on the Forgiveness Policy, contact the Counseling & Career Development Center at (708) 974-5722 or counseling@morainevalley.edu. A Counselor will determine if you qualify for Forgiveness and will walk you through the application process.