The Office of the Registrar will distribute class rosters to the faculty. Instructors will then verify the names of students who have attended at least one class meeting. Students who have never attended a class meeting will be administratively withdrawn and have all applicable charges reversed. Students who have attended at least one class meeting but have stopped attending are subject to the attendance policies enumerated in the Class Attendance section. This policy does not apply to the summer session.

If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester or as specified by the academic calendar (the last day of withdrawal), a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.

If a student withdraws from a course before two-thirds of the instructional dayshave elapsed during a summer session or short course or as specified by the academic calendar, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.

A student who fails to follow proper University withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of “F” in that course.

Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from a course under specified circumstances.

Before withdrawing from a course, students should consult with the instructor. The students must also consult with their academic advisor on how the lost credits will be made up and obtain the advisor's signature on the "Registration Change/Drop Add Form" for approval. The form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar before the last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" grade. A registration change becomes effective the day the change is accepted by the Office of Records and Registration and a copy of the form is given to the student.

Dropping or withdrawing from courses can have serious financial and academic implications, possibly affecting billing, financial aid, VA benefits, eligibility to participate in extracurricular programs and events (NCAA, SIAC, etc.) and, for foreign students, immigration status. Therefore, before withdrawing from a course, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor, Director for Graduate Nursing Programs, and, as applicable, the Financial Aid Office. Students are considered the responsible parties for all transactions processed against their academic records. A student may not appeal for retroactive withdrawal from a course after a change or graduation from the academic program under which the student took the course.

A. A student who has preregistered but not completed registration (i.e., paid fees or made