This is very important information. The quick answer is yes, you can and should retake a course that you received a failing grade in. If you attempt and fail a course 3 times, you will no longer be able to enroll in that course and must take it at another college. This includes failing grades and W grades. You will also not be able to enroll in that course across the district. An example: You have an F and (2) W's in English 100 as a GE requirement. You will not be able to enroll in that class at OCC, GWC or CCC.