Academic Policies and Requirements 

Withdrawal from the College or College Courses

Students must officially withdraw in order to obtain a refund. Students needing to withdraw from a course or courses must complete and submit a Drop/Add/Withdrawal form. This form is available from the Student Information Centers or Student Records. Withdrawal through the fifth day of a full term is considered a "drop" and will not show on the official transcript. Withdrawal from the sixth day of the term for Fall or Spring or from the third day of a Summer term through midterm will result in a grade of "W." Students who withdraw after midterm will receive a grade of "W" if passing the course at the time of withdrawal or a grade of "WF" if failing the course on the date last attended. The grade of "W" or "WF" will be assigned by the course instructor at the end of the term. Students should discuss their withdrawal plans and the grade they will receive with their instructor(s) prior to withdrawal. Counselors are also available to assist with personal concerns.

Students may be administratively withdrawn by the faculty member if they have exceeded the number of allowed absences from the class. Administrative withdrawal for disciplinary purposes or extenuating circumstances may be initiated by the Vice President for Student Development Services.

International students in visa category F-1 must consult the international admissions coordinator before dropping any classes.

It is important that students who anticipate withdrawing from a course or courses investigate the impact of this withdrawal with the appropriate college office. Changes in course loads can affect financial aid, veteran's benefits, JTPA and other enrollment-related financial situations. In addition, courses in some academic programs are sequenced and scheduled at specific times during the year. Withdrawal from these courses often lengthens the time required for students to complete an academic program of study. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the impact of the withdrawal on program time with an academic advisor.