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 (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” unless significant mitigating circumstances exist and the student is
passing the class at the time of withdrawal. 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 Registrar’s
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classes may be withdrawn by the instructor according to the following schedule: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semester, a student will be withdrawn by the instructor with a grade of “W.”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.
Withdrawal from the College: Any
student who voluntarily withdraws from the college must first consult the
Registrar’s Office. A student who withdraws from the college prior to
mid-semester will receive a “W” in all classes in which he/she is enrolled. A
student who withdraws from the College after mid-semester will receive a “WF,”
unless significant circumstances occur which are completely beyond the
student’s control.
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 Registrar’s 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. For example, if a student is passing the class at
the time of withdrawal, a “W” may be assigned. In all cases, the student should
make every effort to keep the instructor informed of any situation which
affects class attendance.