Withdrawals
 

Dropping Classes: If a student needs to reduce his/her course load during a particular semester, that student may officially withdraw from a class with a grade of “W,” provided he/she takes this action before the mid-point in the semester or session (see the college calendar) or if very unusual circumstances require the withdrawal after the mid-point. After midterm, a student withdrawing from a class will receive a “WF”. The student who wants to withdraw from a course must first see his/her academic advisor for permission to withdraw. At that point the advisor completes a drop form and the student follows the steps outlined on the form and submits it to the Enrollment Services Office. Official withdrawals can be made only if the student has not already abandoned the course and been dropped from the course with a penalty.

A student who simply abandons classes may be withdrawn by the instructor according to the following schedule: between the beginning of the semester and the conclusion of one-third of the semester, a student will be withdrawn by the instructor with a grade of “W.” Between the one-third point and mid-semester, the grade will be a “W” or “WF” at the instructor’s discretion. After mid-semester, the grade will be a “WF.” See the “Change of Schedule” section below for further information. Although a “W” has no impact on the GPA, the student should be aware that there are possible negative Financial Aid ramifications in withdrawing from any class.

Total Withdrawal from the College: Any student who voluntarily withdraws from the college must first consult the Enrollment Services Office. A student who withdraws from the college prior to mid-term will receive a “W” in all classes in which he/she is enrolled. A student who withdraws from the College after mid-term will receive a “WF,” unless significant mitigating circumstances exist and the student is passing the class at the time of withdrawal.

Withdrawal from Learning Support Courses: A student who wishes to withdraw from a required learning support course must also withdraw from any college-level courses in which he/she is enrolled. This requirement does not apply to Regents’ remediation courses.

Medical Withdrawal: Prior to mid-term, medical withdrawals are the same as any other official withdrawal from the college. The student will receive “W’s” in all classes. After mid-term, a student seeking a medical withdrawal must submit medical documentation from a physician to the Enrollment Services Office. This documentation will be forwarded to each of the student’s instructors. A grade of “W” or “WF” will be assigned, at the instructor’s discretion, based on the circumstances up to the time of the withdrawal. In all cases, the student should make every effort to keep the instructor informed of any situation which affects class attendance.