Full Semester, 15 Week Courses Offered Through the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
A student may drop a class or do a complete withdrawal up to the final class prior to exam week for all courses offered in a traditional semester format. Some courses are considered non-droppable courses. All drop and withdrawal dates are published in the Academic Calendar each semester, indicating the timeframe for which a “W,” “WP,” or “WF,” will be reflected on the academic transcript. A WP (Withdrawal Passing) grade does not confer credit and is not calculated in the GPA and a WF (Withdrawal Failing) grade, also does not confer credit but is calculated in the GPA in the same manner as an “F” grade.
In addition to securing advisor approval, all student-athletes must consult with the Registrar’s Office to officially withdraw or drop a course. Similarly, students are reminded to be familiar with any specific academic program withdraw or drop policies before making a course change.
Eight Week Courses
Students receive a 100% refund (complete with fees if applicable) if a course is dropped prior to the first day of class. Academic Calendars are posted each semester to outline specific dates for refunds and reflections on an academic transcript. For additional refund information and reflection on an academic transcript for 8 week offerings, refer to the University website.
Five Week Courses
Students receive a 100% refund to drop the course prior to the first day of class complete with fees (if applicable). Academic Calendars are posted each semester to outline specific dates for refunds and reflections on an academic transcript. For additional refund information and reflection on an academic transcript for 5 week offerings, refer to the University website.
School of Health Professions
All students in a Health Profession program will be subject to 100% refund for courses dropped prior to the first class meeting and 0% refund after the first class meeting. For additional details regarding reflections on an academic transcript, refer to the University website.
All students should be aware that withdrawing from courses can significantly slow progress toward degree completion and impact financial planning. In particular, courses for which a grade of W, WP, or WF is received are considered attempted credits but not successfully completed credits for purposes of federal financial planning. A grade of W, WP, or WF negatively impact the cumulative completion percentage and counts toward the student’s maximum time frame. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for additional information.
In the event a student has not attended a class or classes, contacted the instructor, or logged in to an online class and completed an assignment, the student will be classified as a “No Show” (NS). Students who are determined as a No Show will be responsible for payment of all fees associated with their course/courses and registration.
If a student is not identified prior to the end of a term and receives final grades, academic history may be removed if their No Show status is verified. Any contact with instructors, attendance or completion of work will negate a student classification as a No Show.