Adding Dropping Withdrawing
ADDING, DROPPING, WITHDRAWING
Add-and-Drop Period - Undergraduate Program
Students are encouraged to add and/or drop classes online. If this is not possible, registration changes are accepted at the Registrar’s Office. Add-and-drop periods end on the last day of week two of each semester. Adding Intensive Degree Program courses (seven-week School of Business or six-week summer session courses) ends the Friday before the session begins. Students may drop these classes through the Friday of the first week of the session but may not add an Intensive Degree Program course once the session begins. The exact dates are an-nounced and posted outside the Registrar’s Office each semester and in the Academic Calendar published in this catalog.
Withdrawal From Courses
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from courses. Beginning with the close of the program change period through the ninth week, students in 15-week classes may withdraw from courses and receive a “W” grade. Students in Intensive Degree Program courses may withdraw through the third week of a session. All withdrawals from courses require submittal of an official Program Change Form.
International students should consult with their advisors before submitting Program Change Forms.
If withdrawal from all courses is requested, the above procedures must be followed and the last date of attendance in class must be indicated on the withdrawal form. (See section on Administrative Withdrawal.)
Faculty-generated Withdrawal of Students From Courses
Students who voluntarily discontinue attending class but who fail to withdraw officially before established deadlines may be issued a “WU” grade by their instructor. Instructors are not required to issue a “WU” grade and may issue an “F” grade instead. “W” or “I” grading symbols that indicate a withdrawal or incomplete grade will not be issued to students who have failed to follow the withdrawal procedure.
Withdrawals Due to U.S. Armed Forces Military Mobilization
Any current student ordered to service due to emergency or other declared U.S. Armed Forces military mobilization who must withdraw from the University will be given special consideration as follows:
Registration
● Complete withdrawal from the term/s without penalty. A letter grade of “WM” indicating withdrawal due to military service will be assigned.
● Students can petition for course credit based on work completed. Decisions to grant credit will be at the discretion of the instructor and department chair.
● Degrees will be awarded if credit is granted in those courses that meet the completion (graduation) requirements for the program.
Refunds
● In circumstances in which course credit is not awarded, students will receive full refunds of tuition and pro-rated refunds of room and board without penalty. For full refund policy, please reference the Registration, Tuition, Fees, and Charges Policy section.
Re-entry
● The two-year leave of absence for persons on active duty will be extended by up to six months following re-turn to inactive service.
Intensive Degree Program Add/Drop/Withdrawal
Intensive Degree Program seven-week courses (one class per week):
● Complete drop during first week, 100% refund, no grade
● Withdrawal during second week, 25% refund, “W” grade
● Withdrawal prior to third class meeting, no refund, “W” grade
● No withdrawals will be processed after fourth week of semester
Intensive Degree Program six-week summer session:
● Complete drop before first week of classes begin, 100% refund, no grade
● Complete drop during first week of classes, no refund, no grade
● Withdrawal after first week of classes, no refund, “W” grade
● No withdrawals will be processed after fourth week of semester
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from courses may begin the withdrawal process by contacting an advisor or the Registrar’s Office prior to the deadline.
Administrative Drop
The faculty reserves the right to request the registrar to have students dropped administratively from a course when pre-requisite course(s) have not been completed. Pre-requisites are regularly monitored by the Registrar’s Office and students are notified if they are dropped from a class.
Students who do not attend scheduled classes during the first week of the semester are subject to the University’s administrative drop policy. Under this policy, instructors can “administratively drop” students who do not attend class sessions during the add/drop period. Non-attendance reported to the Registrar’s Office may result in the class or classes being removed from the student’s schedule. Students receive notification from the Registrar’s Office when this action occurs. The Business Office and the Office of Financial Aid are also notified of this action. Based upon the student’s enrollment status, adjustments may be made that affect the amount of tuition charged, as well as the amount of financial aid received. The student will be charged an administrative non-attendance (“no-show”) fee of $150 if administratively dropped from a class or classes.
Administrative Withdrawal
The University reserves the right to suspend or withdraw a student from courses and/or the University when disciplinary action is justified due to:
● unacceptable behavior
● financial circumstances
● failure to meet course pre-requisite(s)
● non-attendance in all courses
If a student is withdrawn administratively from the University and all courses for unacceptable behavior, financial circumstances, or non-attendance, no tuition or fees are credited or refunded, and the student is notified of the action taken by the University.
Students who are administratively withdrawn are not eligible to continue class attendance or to receive grades. Courses may be repeated during a future semester with normal tuition and fees assessed, provided there is authorization to return to the University.
Withdrawal From the University
Students withdrawing from the University must complete the formal withdrawal process. A petition form must be obtained from the Registrar’s Office and the process completed before leaving the University. Students who with-draw from the University and decide to return at a later date must reapply for admission under the degree requirements in effect at time of prospective readmission.