thetrumpet070

In my first semester at a CCC I wasn't quite as concerned with school as I am now and ended up getting a D in one of my classes. I promptly retook the class the following semester and got an A. I noticed today that my transcript says I have a 3.62 GPA, I thought it looked a bit high so I did the calculations myself and noticed that I only have a 3.62 if I completely disregard the D I got in the first semester. So my question is basically, if you get a bad grade in a class and retake the class, does the previous grade count towards your GPA? If not, do the UCs even take notice of the bad grade (even if it doesn't count a D can't help your chances)?

lilxlazyxboi

previous grade doesn't count, UC's wouldn't look too much into it, especially if it was in the first semester.

KGZotU

In your case, this is correct. I believe you can retake on a D or lower for a new grade. Can't get rid of C's, though.

thetrumpet070

Great!! thanks guys

poppin3000

As far as everything I've heard the initial grade won't count against you at all. Obviously you don't want a transcript full of retakes, but one or two won't hurt you at all.

Congrats on retaking the class and getting an A. I did that in high school and it's a lot harder than most people would imagine...