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Kansas State University

Academic Fresh Start

The Academic Fresh Start GPA enables a student returning to K-State for a bachelor's degree after an absence of three (3) or more years to neutralize, in part, the grade impact of prior academic performance. Academic Fresh Start provides the computation of an alternative GPA and the use of that GPA in most academic situations. A student may apply only once, and the process cannot be reversed. The Academic Fresh Start policy became effective in Spring 1996.

  1. Conditions for a readmitted student to be eligible to apply for Academic Fresh Start are as follows:
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    1. Student was not enrolled in a K-State course for three (3) calendar years prior to readmission.
    2. For the coursework completed following readmission, the student has earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the end of the academic session in which the twelfth credit was earned.
  2. The calculation and reporting of Academic Fresh Start cumulative GPA and its uses in academic evaluation are as follows:
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    1. The beginning point for the Academic Fresh Start cumulative GPA shall be at the end of the first, second, third, or fourth regular academic semester following the student's initial K-State date of entry. The choice of starting point is designated by the student at the time of applying for Academic Fresh Start.
    2. Academic Fresh Start deletes nothing from the student's academic record. Grades earned before the Academic Fresh Start will remain on the transcript along with the cumulative GPA for all hours taken. In addition, the transcript will clearly indicate the starting point of the Academic Fresh Start.
    3. University-wide academic policies based on cumulative GPA will use the Academic Fresh Start cumulative GPA. In order for students in the Academic Fresh Start program to be eligible for university academic honors, they must complete a minimum of 60 hours in residence with at least 50 hours in graded courses after returning to K-State. Other academic policies will not be affected.
  3. Procedures for applying for Academic Fresh Start are as follows:
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    1. Student applies for Academic Fresh Start GPA through the dean of the college in which the student enrolled.
    2. Students must apply no later than the academic term prior to the one when the degree will be granted. (Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after qualifying.)
    3. When applying, the student must indicate the point at which he or she wishes the Academic Fresh Start cumulative GPA to begin. The choices are: the end of the first, second, third, or fourth semester.
Name:
Student ID#:
Mailing Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
E-mail:
Major:
Advisor:
My Academic Fresh Start begins at the end of the following K-State semester:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Student Signature: Date:
Dean's Signature: Date:
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