The decision to withdraw from a course should be made only after you consult with your course instructor and faculty advisor and determine how it affects your eligibility for financial aid by reviewing the withdrawal brochure (PDF). To withdraw from a course, the student and the class instructor must complete a withdrawal form and the instructor must submit it to the Office of the Registrar within 48 hours. Students cannot withdraw from classes during final exam periods.The type of withdrawal grade is determined by the date of withdrawal and is assigned as follows below.
 

A Withdrawal (W) Grade:

• will be assigned to students who officially withdraw from a class according to the withdrawal schedule below.
• is not included in the computation of the grade point average
• may affect eligibility for financial aid.
   

A Withdrawal Failing (WF) Grade:

• may be assigned if the student is failing the course or stopped attending class without officially withdrawing
• is a failing grade and is included in the computation of the grade point average
• may affect eligibility for financial aid
   

Withdrawal Schedule

Fall and Spring semesters

• during the third through eighth week - grade of W is assigned
• after the eighth week - grade of W or WF may be assigned

Cycle A, B, C, or D

• during the third through eighth class session - grade of W is assigned
• after the eighth class session - grade of W or WF may be assigned

Summer I, II, and III, and Intersession

• before second class session - grade of W is assigned
• after second class session - grade of W or WF may be assigned