What does Drop, Withdrawal, or Audit mean?
What is a Drop?
A “drop” refers to dropping one or more courses from a student's schedule while remaining enrolled in other classes. The dropped course will not appear on the student's transcript, and any payment made for it will be refunded. Students are responsible for knowing the drop deadline each semester.
What is a Withdrawal?
A "withdrawal" is the action taken to remove a student from a course after the drop/add period, up until the deadline date listed for the term. Withdrawal may be initiated by a student or instructor by completion of forms provided by the Office of Student Affairs and will result in a grade of "W." Students who are withdrawn from classes will not receive refund of fees. Withdrawals may have an effect on a student's financial aid, VA benefits, or Standards of Academic Progress. Signature of the instructor and the official last date of attendance are required on the Audit/Withdrawal Request form. Before withdrawing from a class, students should speak to an academic advisor. Students cannot withdraw from a class if it is their third attempt taking the course.
Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal
Instructor-initiated withdrawals occur when a student has been inactive and/or absent in a course. It is the student's responsibility to communicate with their professor if they will be absent. Students are required to complete any coursework assigned in online courses by the assigned deadlines to avoid an instructor-initiated withdrawal. An instructor-initiated withdrawal will appear on a student's transcript.
Students should review the academic calendar for important drop and withdrawal dates each term. Withdrawals count as attempts, which may impact Student Academic Progress for students receiving financial aid.
What is an Audit?
Non-dual enrollment registered students may change course registration from credit earning to "audit" status. Class tests or examinations are not required of the student auditing the course; however, class attendance is expected.
Eligibility
Eligible students can drop classes online through the student information system. It is important for students to be aware that they are responsible for any registration errors. Students should always keep a copy of their course transactions when adding or dropping classes.
If a student is subject to registration restrictions, needs to take developmental courses , or is trying to register for a course that has pre-reqs or corequisites, laboratory, or clinical components, they must make these changes in person at the Student Affairs office.
Students receiving financial aid, veterans, and those in programs with specific credit hour requirements should note that dropping a class may affect their award eligibility and potentially reduce the amount of aid they receive for the term.