No images? Click here February 27, 2020Drop Deadline Has Passed - Students Must Now Withdraw From CoursesNow that the drop deadline has passed, if you have students who do not wish to continue in a course, they must officially withdraw from it. The deadline for withdrawing from a class is Thursday, March 26 at 4:30 p.m. *What is a withdrawal vs. a drop? A withdrawal results in a W on the student’s transcript (with a drop, the course disappears entirely). The W is largely an internal indicator that the student was enrolled in the course for more than half the semester. *Will W grades on a student’s transcript reflect negatively on them in the future? No. Other schools, employers, etc. are familiar with the idea that students can withdraw from a class with no penalty. The W signifies that the student followed the proper procedure to do so. *Will the W grade hurt their GPA? No. It's what we call a "non-punitive" grade, which means the credits no longer count in their GPA. *Do students still get credit for the course? No. Before deciding to withdraw from a course, students should think about how this affects their progress toward graduation. It could also impact their eligibility for some types of financial aid. *I have students who withdrew from courses following the proper procedures, but they are still on their schedule and timeline in Student Planning. Don't worry! Students will not see the W (which is a final grade) until grades are in for this semester. *If a student decides to withdraw, how do they do it? They need to visit the registrar's office to pick up a withdrawal form. The student will need their adviser's signature. Remember that all students are expected to complete at least 12 credits per semester. Only in very rare cases, and with special permission, are students allowed to take fewer than 12 credits. *I have a student who tried to withdraw from a class by clicking "drop" on Student Planning, but nothing happened! See directions above -- the student must meet with an adviser and submit an actual paper form to the Registrar's office. Are Your Students Having Problems in Your Course? |