2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions about Drops and Withdrawals

QUESTION  DROP  WITHDRAWAL 
When can I do this?  First 10 days of fall or spring semester, first two days of Interterm and four days of Summer Term  Day 11 through week 10 of a fall or spring semester, Days 1-6 of Interterm, Days 5 – 26 of Summer Term 
How do I do this?  Get the “Change of Registration” form from the Records Office. Fill in the appropriate information. Obtain advisor’s signature. Turn in the completed form to the Records Office by the drop deadline.  Get the “Withdrawal Form” from the Records Office. Fill in the appropriate information. Obtain advisor’s and course instructor’s signatures. Turn in the form to the Records Office by the withdrawal deadline. 
Will the course appear on my transcript?  No  Yes, with a grade of W 
Will this affect my GPA?  No  No 
Will it reduce the number of credits for which I am registered?  Yes  No 
Will this change the amount I am charged for tuition?  Possibly, if no other course is added  No 
Will this affect my financial aid package?  Possibly  No 
Will this make me ineligible to play sports?  Possibly, check with your coach  Possibly, check with your coach