Students must officially withdraw in order to obtain a refund and not be held responsible for coursework. Payment is required if a student registers for a course and does not officially withdraw, even if the student does not attend classes. Students are billed for all registered classes and the debt will be processed through the College's collection procedures if payment is not received. Students needing to withdraw from a course or courses must complete a Drop/Add/Withdrawal form and submit it to the Student Records Office. This form is available from the Student Records Office or online at www.midlandstech.edu/records. You may fax the completed form to (803) 738-7880. Remember, the date received in the Student Records Office is the effective date for the form. Web enabled students withdrawing online during the published schedule change period do not need to complete the Drop/Add form. Withdrawal through the fifth day of Fall and Spring semesters and the third day for the Summer 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 fourth 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Students may be administratively withdrawn by the faculty member if they have exceeded the number of allowed absences from the class. These students are not eligible for refunds because the students have not submitted a Drop/Add/Withdrawal form. Administrative withdrawal for disciplinary purposes or extenuating circumstances may be initiated by the Vice President for Student Development Services or the Vice President's designee.
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, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 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.