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Withdrawals (W's) FAQS

1. What is a "W"?
2. Will getting a "W" hurt my GPA?
3. When should I take a "W"?
4. How do I withdraw from a class?
5. When is the last day to withdraw from a class without a "W"?
6. When is the last day to withdraw from a class with a "W"?
7. Can "W's" effect my Financial Aid?
8. How do I withdraw from the University?

Q1: What is a "W"?

A: Students receive a "W" on their transcript when they withdraw from a course after the deadline to make schedule changes without penalty. For the Fall 2008 semester you will receive a "W" if you withdraw from a class after August 26, 2008 but before October 20, 2008.

Q2: Will getting a "W" hurt my GPA ?

A: No. Receiving a "W" does not affect your GPA. However, too many "W's" on your transcript will not look good to prospective employers and graduate schools. Medical School Admission Boards are especially critical of "W's" on a student's transcript.

Q3: When should I take a "W"?

A: If you find that you are in a class that you do not need or if you know that you are going to make unsatisfactory progress in the class, you should consider withdrawing from the class.

Q4: How do I withdraw from a class?

A: For the Fall 2008 semester, you will be able to make schedule changes on BraveWeb until August 26th. After August 26th, you will need to get a "Drop/Add Form" from your academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar. You will need your academic advisor to sign the withdrawal slip and in some cases your instructor will need to sign. You will turn in the completed withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar.

Q5: When is the last day to withdraw from a class without a "W"?

A: For Fall 2008, it is August 26th by 5 pm.

Q6: When is the last day to withdraw from a class with a "W"?

A: For Fall 2008, it is October 20th by 5 pm.

Q7: Can "W's" effect my Financial Aid?

A: Yes, it can effect your Financial Aid. You have to pass 2/3 of your attempted classes in order to receive Financial Aid. If you receive a "W" in a course it counts as an 'attempted' class. By withdrawing from classes, although it does not go against your GPA, you are not getting a passing grade either and that could effect your eligibility for Financial Aid.

Q8: How do I withdraw from the University?

A: In order to withdraw from the University, a student must complete the "Application to Withdraw" and submit it with the appropriate signatures to the Office of the Registrar. You have until November 26, 2008 by 5 pm to withdraw from the University using this method.

 

Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2008

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