PSU Policy C-7 includes a detailed explanation about Penn State’s policy on Course Repeats.

Questions should be directed to your academic advisor or to the Office of the University Registrar at registrar@psu.edu or 814-865-6357.

When to Request a Course Repeat

Most courses are not repeatable without an exception. However, some courses can be repeated up to a certain number of times. Other courses can be repeated up to a certain number of units.

To be certain a Course Repeat request is necessary, consult your academic advisor. In addition to helping you understand the policy, academic advisors are part of the review process. Consulting an advisor before submitting a Course Repeat request is imperative.

Timing:

• A request for an upcoming term cannot be submitted until you have an enrollment appointment for that term.
• In addition to academic advisors, Campus Representatives (for students who are at campuses other than University Park) and Dean’s Representatives are part of the review process. Therefore, do not submit a Course Repeat request until any changes to your campus or major have been processed.
• Requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before the term begins.
  • Due to University closure for Winter Break, requests to repeat a course for a spring term should be submitted well before the end of fall term.
• If you are asked to provide more information, you must do so at least 10 business days before the term begins.
• If deadlines are missed, you can work with your advisor and academic unit to submit a manual request (ie, not in LionPATH).
• You cannot enroll in an approved Course Repeat request until the date indicated on the approved request. (This date coincides with when all degree-seeking students have had an opportunity to enroll.)
• You must enroll in an approved Course Repeat before the end of the drop/add period for the requested term.

Steps to Request a Course Repeat

Log into LionPATH using your Access ID and password.

From Student Home Base, click on the Find Classes and Enroll button.

Click Course Repeat from the left-hand menu.

Carefully review the information presented on the page titled Request Course Repeat.

If proceeding with the request, click Next.

If you are requesting to repeat a course during a summer term, select the Campus where you wish to repeat the course.

If you are requesting to repeat a course for a fall or spring term, select from the Repeat Type dropdown.

Repeat Type Dropdown:

Not all students will see all Repeat Types in the dropdown. The choices are tied to your academic record.

Potential choices are:

• Course already taken two times 
• Course completed with a C grade or higher  
• Repeatable course for which I have already reached the total units allowed 
• Repeatable special topics course for which I have NOT reached the total units allowed  

Select a Course Dropdown:

Courses that fit the Repeat Type you selected and that are offered for the term and campus of your request will display.

After selecting a Course from the dropdown, you will need to complete additional information.

Note: Adding an attachment is optional. For optimal viewing when your request is recorded, please only attach the following file types: .pdf, .png, .jpg, or .jpeg.

When you are satisfied with your request, click Submit.

You will be returned to the Course Repeat page and your request will display in the Active Requests grid.

If a reviewer requests more information, you will be notified via email. You can return to the Active Requests grid to access your request using the Update Request button.

Notes:

• If a term does not display in the Term dropdown, it could be because it is beyond the deadline to utilize the Course Repeat Request tool for that term, or you are not eligible to enroll for that term.
• If the term defaults to only one term, it is beyond the deadline to utilize this form for any other term, or you are not eligible to enroll for any other term.
• If a desired course does not display in the dropdown below, it could be because: 
  • Your enrollment in the course does not require permission to repeat the course;
  • It is beyond the deadline;
  • The course is not offered for the term/campus.

Note: If at any time you want to exit out of the request without submitting, use the back arrow at the top left of Student Home Base or click the Course Repeat link from the left-hand navigation. If presented with the Save Warning popup, click the No button to discard your changes.

Email Notifications

You will receive an email if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is requested. Be mindful of deadlines in any emails or in the Active Requests grid.

Approved Requests

The ultimate decision to approve or deny a request rests with the Dean’s Representative for your primary major. If your request is approved, you can enroll, swap or waitlist a class through the usual enrollment tools in LionPATH.

Questions should be directed to your academic advisor or to the Office of the University Registrar at registrar@psu.edu or 814-865-6357.