Withdrawals

Any withdrawal or change of a course must be processed through an official form request in the Office of Student Success.

Withdrawal from a single course

During the add/drop period, no signatures or permission is required to drop a course. It is encouraged that the student meets with their academic advisor during this period to ensure any changes will not affect their academic progression. 

During the WNR period (withdraw no record), the student may withdraw from a course but tuition and fees will not be refunded for single course withdrawals occurring after the last day to add/drop without fee for the term. These dates are listed on the Academic Calendar. If the student withdraws by this date, the course does not appear on the student’s official transcript. If the student does not wish to continue a course after the add/drop period, the student must withdraw from the course by obtaining the academic advisor's signature.

During the “W” period, the student may withdraw from a course with the approval of the instructor and academic advisor. The “W” mark will appear on the student’s official transcript.

Instructor Withdrawal

Students who miss two consecutive weeks of class, within the WNR or W period or non-attendance the first two weeks of the term, must be reported to the Office of Student Success for intervention and removal from the course.

Full Withdrawal

When a student decides to leave the University, students must complete the Non-Returning Student Form. This initiates the exit interview process with the Dean of Students. It is the responsibility of the student withdrawing from all courses to contact their academic advisor to begin the process of dropped courses. The official withdrawal date is determined by the student’s contact with their academic advisor. Lack of proper withdrawal may also result in financial aid credits reversed according to federal regulations.

University Administration Withdrawal

If the instructor confirms that the student is not academically engaged in a course by the fourth week of class, the person claiming the federal tax deduction, if known, will be notified of the situation. If the situation is not resolved by the end of the fifth week, the student will be administratively removed from the class. Please note that this will have the same effect on financial aid as a voluntary withdrawal.