Q	How does a student withdraw from a class?
A	The student will contact his/her instructor(s) in each class that he/she desires a withdrawal. In the case of a virtual class, the student should contact the distance learning coordinator. The instructor will assist the student to record the following information on the “Class Withdrawal Form”: The student’s name The date The student’s identification number The appropriate reason for the withdrawal All course information for the class from which the student will withdraw (including the last date of attendance and the instructor’s signature.) Note: If multiple withdrawals are requested on one form, the student must see the instructor of each class for which a withdrawal is requested. The student will verify that the information is correct and sign the form. The student’s adviser will consider the impact of withdrawing upon the student’s progress in a degree. The adviser will provide the student with information about any consequences that result from the withdrawals and sign the form. The student will deliver the form to the appropriate offices for approval in the following order: Financial aid, if the student receives scholarship, Pell Grant, or Student Loans. Note: The Financial Aid office will verify the last date of attendance on class withdrawals only if the withdrawal could create a change in the student’s financial aid status. Director of Housing, if the student resides in campus housing. The Business Office will collect a withdrawal fee of $10.00 for each withdrawal form submitted. The form will be collected at the Business Office and delivered in bulk to the Records Office. The Records Office will record in BANNER a “WC” for each class listed on the withdrawal form. A copy of the form will be placed on file in the student’s permanent record. Note: If an individual instructor has a concern about documenting the last date of attendance, the instructor should contact the Dean of Instruction prior to signing the form.
Q	How will a withdrawal be reflected on the student’s transcript?
A	A grade of “W” will be given to students who successfully complete the withdrawal process, either class or college. This grade will be reflected on the student’s transcript but will not be used in the computation of a student’s semester or cumulative grade point average. Note: Withdrawals are used by the Financial Aid office in the computation of attempted hours for financial aid eligibility.
Q	What if a student wishes to be reinstated into a class they have withdrawn from?
A	1)  Have the student fill out the top portion of the “Request for Reinstatement to Class Form” and sign as indicated. 2)  Fill out the center portion of the form indicating your recommendation for or against reinstatement. 3)  Have the student bring the form to the Dean of Instruction office in Hargett Hall.
Q	When can a student withdraw from college?
A	A student may withdraw from college at any time up to one week prior to the beginning of final exams.
Q	How does a student withdraw from college?
A	1. The student will contact his/her adviser or the Counseling Center staff to initiate the college withdrawal process. The adviser will assist the student to record the following information on the “College Withdrawal Form”: a. The student’s name b. The date c. The student’s identification number d. The appropriate reason for the withdrawal e. All course information for all classes on the student’s schedule f. The adviser will contact each instructor to obtain the student’s last date of attendance in class. Note: If the student has one or more virtual classes (indicated by a “V” in the section number), the adviser should contact the Distance Learning Coordinator for a last date of attendance in these classes. 2. The student will verify that the information is correct and sign the form. 3. The student’s adviser/counselor will contact the library, the security office, and the bookstore to determine if the student is clear to withdraw. The adviser/counselor will sign the form to signify that the information is accurate and complete. 4. The student will deliver the form to the appropriate offices for approval in the following order: a. Financial Aid, if the student receives scholarship, Pell Grant, or Student Loans. b. Housing Office, if the student resides in campus housing. c. The Business Office will collect a withdrawal fee of $10.00 for each withdrawal form submitted. The form will be collected at the Business Office and delivered in bulk to the Records Office. 5. The Records Office will record in BANNER a “W1” for each class that the student is enrolled. A copy of the form will be placed on file in the student’s permanent record.

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