What is the difference between dropping and withdrawing?

Dropping or Withdrawing from a Course

Students have two options if they need to remove a course from their schedule: dropping or withdrawing.

Dropping a Course (Free Drop Period)

• Available through the fifth day of the semester for full-semester classes, or through the end of the first business day following the first class meeting for classes starting after the first week.

• The class is removed from your academic record.

• No tuition or fees are assessed.

Withdrawing from a Course (After Free Drop Period)

• Begins the sixth day of the semester, or the second business day following the first class meeting for classes starting after the first week.

• Students are charged tuition/fees for withdrawn courses.

• A grade of ‘W’ is assigned.

  • ‘W’ grades do not count in your GPA but may impact your completion rate and academic progress.

• See the catalog for the full Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Financial Aid Considerations

• Adjustments to your schedule on or after the sixth day may affect your financial aid eligibility.

• More information can be found in the catalog.

Recommendations

• Always consult an Academic Advisor or Counselor and the Student Services office before dropping or withdrawing from a course.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Student Services via email or live chat.