Students wishing to withdraw from a class should email their instructor to request a withdrawal. After the 10% point, but before the beginning of the exam period, a grade of W will be entered on the student’s transcript. After the exam period begins, a grade of F will be recorded, unless the student officially withdraws from all courses. (Procedure 3.01.10)
In some instances, the instructor may remove a student from class if the student fails to attend class or make contact prior to the 10% point of the course. In this case, the instructor will consider the student as never attending.
Excessive Absences
Instructors may withdraw students who have excessive absences. Students withdrawn for excessive absences will receive a grade of W until the day before the exam period. After that time, instructors may withdraw students with a grade of F in accordance with published attendance policies.
Withdrawing from all Classes
Students desiring to completely withdraw from all classes should complete an Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form. Students may withdraw from the college with a grade of W in all courses the day after the 10% date and prior to the first day of the final examination period. After the final exam period, student grades are assigned in accordance with Procedure 3.01.11.
Effect of Withdrawal on Financial Aid
Withdrawal from class(es) may adversely affect the student continued eligibility to receive financial aid. For federal funding sources such as Pell Grant and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, students may be required to repay a portion of the funds received if they stop attending classes before the 60 percent point of the semester. Veterans withdrawing from a course with a grade of "W" will incur overpayment from the Veterans Administration and will be held liable for repayments.