Academic Clemency
Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008 PRINT PAGE
Academic clemency may be granted to any returning student who has not been enrolled in any institution of higher education for a minimum period of three years. Returning students who meet that criteria must petition for clemency during their first semester enrolled for course work; however, clemency will not be granted until a student has completed 15 hours after requesting clemency with a minimum grade point average of 2.5; student will be notified in writing by the Registrar of action taken regarding clemency. If clemency is awarded, all previous grades prior to the date of petition for clemency will not be counted in a student's new grade point average; the "slate will be wiped clean;" the awarding of clemency should be noted on a student's transcripts. Clemency covers all hours earned during the terms for which it is granted. Students are required to submit petitions for academic clemency to the Registrar. Transfer students who received clemency at another institution may petition for clemency; however, they must meet Henderson criteria to be eligible for clemency at Henderson.