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If you get a D in a course in college, do you have to retake that course?

I’m taking Statistics right now in the summer (Math 200) and I probably most likely will get a D, and I’m not sure if I have to retake it afterwards. I don’t need another math class after Stats (cause it’s not part of my major prerequisites). And I do know, that if I were to take a math class right after Stats, I would need a C to take the next class (meaning I’d most def need to retake Stats). But since I’m not taking any other math course after this one, do I still have to retake it? I’m not really clear on the whole thing. I hate taking summer classes! It’s so hard! And I really dislike math too :(.

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College_twin

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i guess it depends on your university…i dont think you have to retake it..at my school you have the option to retake it and if you get a better grade it will be averaged into you gpa. For some people that could be beneficial…but i believe the D will still show up on your transcript…you’d have to ask your academic advisor
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Anonymous
Don’t retake the class (unless you plan to transfer to another university–a D would look bad on your application and won’t transfer for credit). A D should be considered a pass, unless your univeristy has any special rules (like you cannot make a grade lower than a C to get credit).

However, don’t get into a havit of thinking that getting Ds is acceptable–your college will throw you on academic probation if your GPA falls below a cwertain point.

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Mister J
It depends on your particular institution. Check with them to find out what the policy is. Usually, if it’s a core class for your major, you will probably have to re-take it. If not, you probably won’t have to take it over.

Some would say you should take it over to raise your GPA and there is something to recommend that action. However, I received a D in a very difficult class that was not a core class for my major. I took the D and never turned back, grateful to have passed. In interviews: if asked, I would tell the prospective employer that that D was character-building and made me realize that I didn’t know everything, that I needed to study hard, and helped me to empathize with those who had to struggle to understand what I find easy.

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professorc
If there is any way you can do extra credit, make up work, etc so that you will at least get a “C” DO IT. If thats not possible – If you ever want to go on to graduate school you will retake that course and get the D removed.
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CanProf
In general if you pass a course you have credit for the course. Where I am a D means a pass with 50%-55% but it is still a pass. You could check with an academic advisor at your college to be certain.
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riverrat449
Again, make sure to check with your academic institution. But, usually D is a pass for core classes (those required classes for everyone or when you have to take x hours each from y departments in addition to your major). C is usually a pass for major classes or fulfilling pre-requisites. Still, check with your advisor.
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bunnygrl43
You don’t have to retake the course if a D is considered passing at your college, but you should retake the course since it might effect your G.P.A.
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Cathy
Maybe, it depends on your college and individual department/program.

From what you said, it doesn’t look like you do since you don’t want to continue with math courses.

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eri
You usually don’t have to retake it unless it’s a requirement for your major.
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5 years ago
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Different colleges have different policies. Mine left the lower grade on the transcript (penn state) but i have heard of others that have grade forgiveness, and still others that will average the grades together. Talk to your advisor.
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