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Withdraw from classes
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the College is the student’s responsibility. In order to withdraw from all classes, a student must meet with Suzanne Hunger or Cindy Yarberry and complete the withdrawal form. The form must be completed, signed by the student, and collected by the Advising Center. If a student withdraws from the College after the first 15 instructional days and prior to three weeks before the end of the course, a “W” (withdrawn) will be assigned. During the last three weeks of the semester, a student may not officially withdraw and will receive a letter grade from the instructor based on an evaluation of the total work done by the student in the course. Withdrawal from a course in which the student has received an “FX” for academic dishonesty is not permitted.
It is important to note that a complete withdrawal cannot be done online.
Change a grade
Repeating a Course/Changing a Grade
Students may retake a course to improve their grade by registering and paying tuition and fees for the course. They must submit a Request to Change Grade for Repeated Courses to the Registrar’s Office upon completion of the course. The letter grade for the repeated course will be posted to the student’s transcript and the previous grade will be replaced with an “R” to indicate that the course was retaken. A grade of “R” is not calculated into GPA.
A student’s academic standing (Dean’s list, probation, suspension, etc.) cannot be retroactively changed by retaking classes.
Challenge a course
Challenging a Course for Credit
A student who has completed course work through experiential learning or non-accredited learning experiences has the option of earning college credit by challenging designated courses. The challenge must be completed within the first 10 instructional days if the course can be challenged. It is important to note that not all courses can be challenged. The instructor will determine if the student’s previous course work and/or experience supports the challenge request. The request must be approved by the Department Chair or a full-time faculty member and then validated through the Registrar’s Office. The exam must be completed with a grade of “B” or better in order to receive credits for the course. A grade of “CH” will be placed on the student’s transcripts with successful completion of the examination. The grade received for the challenge does not affect the student’s GPA. A student receiving a grade of “F,” “NP,” or “W” in a class at the College may not subsequently challenge the course. A student must register and pay tuition for any course being challenged. A student cannot challenge more than 25% of the credits required for his or her degree. Students also have to attend class until the challenge is completed.
Obtain an incomplete
Incomplete
An incomplete (“I”) grade may be given with the approval of the Registrar’s Office when, in the opinion of the instructor, there is a reasonable probability that students can complete the course without retaking it and without instructor participation. The incomplete grade is not an option to be exercised at the discretion of the student and is given only in cases of extreme personal hardship or unusual academic situations. Eligibility for an incomplete is determined within the following guidelines:
- An incomplete may be assigned to a student when he or she has been in attendance and doing passing work up to three weeks before the end of the course, and for reasons beyond his or her control, he or she has been unable to complete the requirements on time. Negligence, indifference, or excessive absences are not acceptable reasons.
- The instructor will set the conditions for completion of the coursework. When these conditions have been met, the instructor will assign a grade based upon an evaluation of the total work done by the student in the course.
- An incomplete (“I”) which is not made up during the next regularly scheduled semester will automatically convert to a grade of “F.”
Drop/Add Classes
Drop/Add Classes
Students registered for fall or spring semesters and attending classes may drop or add classes during the first 15 instructional days of the semester. The student must initiate the drop/add process which can be done online for the first five days for adding classes and for the first 15 days for dropping classes. After the online drop/add window has passed, a drop/add form must be completed and returned to the cashier along with a $10 processing fee. If a student drops a class AFTER the first 15 days and prior to three weeks before the end of the course, a “W” (withdraw) will be given. Students cannot drop a class during the last three weeks of the semester and will receive a letter grade from the instructor based on coursework completed. Drop/adds are not used to withdraw completely from the College. Drop/adds for summer semester courses are computed on the same ratio stated above for hours attended to total course hours; the course schedule outlines summer deadlines.
