WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS?
If it appears that you will not be successful in a class, it is often better to withdraw
from the class than receive a poor grade that will be part of your permanent
record. You should meet with your instructor and advisor to discuss your options
prior to officially withdrawing. Withdrawing from a class may protect your GPA;
however, these actions can have other serious consequences that might affect
your enrollment, financial aid or student employment status. If you are on
financial aid you should speak with someone in the Financial Aid Office before
you withdraw from a class to find out whether there will be an impact on your
financial aid.
ARE ALL WITHDRAWALS THE SAME?
No. When you drop a class before the 100 percent refund period, the class
is completely removed from your academic record and you’re eligible for a
full tuition refund. If the 100 percent refund period has passed, you may still
withdraw from a class up to the last date to withdraw, as indicated on the
academic calendar. If you withdraw, a “W” will be recorded on your transcript.
It will have no effect on your grade point average. Tuition refunds will be issued
to eligible students based upon effective date of withdrawals. Please see the
“Refund Schedule” in the “Sandburg Glossary” on page 30.
IF I QUIT ATTENDING CLASS, WILL MY INSTRUCTOR
AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAW ME?
No. Instructors may administratively withdraw students from their classes up to
midterm, but they are not required to do so. You are not automatically withdrawn
from a class for non-attendance. If you wish to withdraw from a class, you must
follow the official process. If you do not withdraw from a class and your instructor
doesn’t administratively withdraw you by midterm, you most likely will receive a
failing letter grade for the class.
ISSUES WITH INSTRUCTORS
Students who have concerns or complaints about the course instructor should
follow a specific process. We encourage you to first speak with the instructor.
While most issues are resolved at this level, if a problem continues to exist the
next step would be to speak to the dean or associate dean of the program area.
On the rare occasion that the issue is not resolved at the dean/associate dean
level, students may contact the Vice President of Academic Services.
HOW WILL NOT ATTENDING AND/OR WITHDRAWING FROM ALL OF
MY CLASSES AFFECT ME?
Students who quit attending all of their classes prior to completing 60 percent of
the term may have to pay back financial aid money received for the term. Federal
regulations require students to earn the funds given to them. This can result
from administrative withdrawals as well as student withdrawals. The Financial
Aid Office reviews a list of students with grades of “W” and “F” at the end of the
term and adjusts financial aid when required. Please check with the Financial
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