The steps necessary for you to withdraw from classes change as the semester progresses.
Visit the Academic Calendar for specific deadlines and
tuition refund dates.
If you drop the class between the time you register and the end of the first week of the semester,
no signatures are required. Visit Drop/Add
for information on how to drop a class during this period.
Beginning the first day of the second week of classes, you are required to obtain the signature of your
academic advisor to drop. The instructor's signature is not required. Pick up your drop/add form from
your advisor or school. The forms are not available in the Office of the Registrar.
Beginning the eighth week of the semester (third week in a summer session), you are required to obtain
the signature of the instructor and of your academic advisor. Your instructor should assign a grade of
W (withdrawal) if your work is of passing quality at the time of your withdrawal or an F (failing) if
your work is not of passing quality at the time of your withdrawal.
The last day to drop a class with the signature of your instructor is the end of the twelfth week of the
semester (fourth week in a summer session). Be sure to consult with your advisor to determine if any
additional restrictions exist in your school.
Requests for withdrawal after the twelfth week (after the fourth week in a summer session) require the
signature of the instructor, advisor and the student's dean. These are considered only in extraordinary
situations which are beyond the student's control and rarely are granted. Poor
performance in a course is not considered grounds for a late withdrawal. No withdrawal forms will
be processed in the Office of the Registrar after the last day of classes. Any requests for a late
withdrawal after the last day of classes must go through the grade appeal process.
If it is late in the semester and for some reason you are unable to complete the course, you may wish
to investigate whether seeking a grade of Incomplete would be appropriate. Consult with your academic
advisor and instructor.
While a grade of W has no effect on your grade point average, be aware that a pattern of withdrawals
may raise concerns about a lack of satisfactory progress toward your degree. Consult with your academic
advisor if you have questions.
If you are receiving any financial aid, be sure to consult with the Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid Services prior to your withdrawal to determine if dropping the class will affect your aid. Similarly,
if you are required to maintain a certain enrollment level, such as full-time, for purposes of being
carried on a health insurance policy or to receive VA benefits, be sure to check to see if a drop will
affect your eligibility status.
If you enrolled in a course which starts late (such as a second eight week class) or otherwise meets
for dates different than the general semester, consult the Office of the Registrar for signature
requirements and deadlines.
Tuition Refunded
The amount of tuition refunded is based on the date of formal withdrawal. Visit the academic calendar
for specific semester dates. In extenuating cases a student may wish to appeal for a larger refund of
fees. Visit the Bursar page on procedures for filing an appeal for refund of fees for further details.
Note:
Students who alter their original schedules, whether by personal incentive or by University directive,
must do so officially by the procedures outlined above. Failure to assume this responsibility may
jeopardize a student's academic record by incurring an "F" in a course improperly dropped and/or by not
receiving credit for a course improperly added.
Students who accumulate an excessive number of Ws on their records may be deemed to not be making
satisfactory academic progress on their degree. If such a determination is made they may be blocked
from registering by their school and may risk restrictions or loss of financial aid.
