This program allows a student who has not been in attendance at Nassau Community College (NCC) for a five year period (10 semesters) to cancel grades lower than "C" earned during previous attendance.

• Canceled grades will not be calculated into the student's Grade Point Average (GPA) nor credited towards a degree.

• A students may apply for this program during the semester he/she expects to complete 12 credits after re-entry

• A candidate must complete the twelve (12) credit hours within two academic years from the time of re-entry.

• Grades in all credit courses taken after re-entry must be "C" or higher. A student will be permitted withdrawal "W" grades only if he/she has medical or personal exceptions authorized and accepted by the Dean of Students.

• All previously taken courses and the resulting grades will still be displayed on the student's transcript.

• Fresh Start does not apply to NCC graduates returning to the College for further study.

• Applications may be obtained from the Academic Advisement Center.

• Application Deadlines: Fall semester-November 15th, Spring Semester-April 15th, Summer Session-August 1st.