University and Class Withdrawals
Any student dropping out of the university prior to the end of any academic term must officially withdraw. This is accomplished by completing formal withdrawal forms available in the Registrar’s Office. Failure to follow this procedure when withdrawing from the university may result in failing grades in all courses being taken at the time of withdrawal. The date the Registrar is notified in writing, with the student’s original signature, is the official date of withdrawal. By applying to the Appeals Committee (AP), a student may claim extenuating circumstances. The AP may then award the student a grade of “W” for all courses being taken when withdrawing from the university.
Mark of “W†– Withdrawn; there is no effect on the GPA.
GPA – Cumulative grade point average Documented extenuating circumstances – hospitalization, death in the immediate family, homelessness, victimization.
Drop – A dropped course means that the course registration was removed as well as the tuition assessment for that course. The course information would not appear on the official transcript.
Tuition Credit– A removal of all or part of tuition and fees. Removal of tuition and fees does not necessarily generate a refund to the student. There may not be a difference in the account balance, or funds may be returned to a third party.
Course Withdrawal – A course withdrawal indicates that a student intends to stop attending some but not all of their classes.
University Withdrawal – A university withdrawal occurs when a student withdraws from all classes within a current and any future (if applicable) semester because they do not plan to return to the University.
For more information, contact the Bursar’s Office.