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Academic Bankruptcy is a process that allows students who performed poorly in the past to start over with a new grade point average. Students, in consultation with an advising team member, can request academic bankruptcy if there is a three-year interim (six consecutive semesters, excluding summers) between the time a student took his or her last course and the time he or she declares academic bankruptcy. A student can declare academic bankruptcy only once at PCCC.
Once academic bankruptcy is declared, the student’s previous record is retained on the transcript with “bankrupt policy applies” indicated. This statement separates the past from the current course work. The academic bankruptcy policy is printed on the back of the student’s transcript.
When a student declares academic bankruptcy, all courses taken during his or her first affiliation with the College are included. Selecting only certain courses is not permitted. Also, no minimum number of credits is required before a student is eligible to declare academic bankruptcy. Students who declared Academic Bankruptcy must be advised by a Center for Student Success/EOF staff member.
Note to students receiving veteran benefits: Veteran benefits will not pay to repeat courses that were passed prior to academic bankruptcy.
Note to students receiving Financial Aid: Academic bankruptcy is not recognized by the federal government and state government for financial aid. All courses are included for determining Satisfactory Academic Performance and Progress (SAP.)
