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At WCTC, it is the student's responsibility to drop or withdraw from a course for personal or academic reasons. A grade will be issued to students who fail to drop or withdraw from a class.

Consult the timelines below, then use the drop/withdrawal form to drop or withdraw from a class, if applicable.

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Drop and Withdrawal Types

  • Student Drop: A student may drop a course during the refund period. A drop does not appear on an academic transcript.
  • Instructor Drop: An instructor will drop a student for non-attendance during the first week of class. A drop does not appear on an academic transcript.
  • Student Withdrawal: After the refund period, a student may withdraw from a course up to 75 percent of the course duration. A withdrawal (W) will appear on the academic transcript. Instructors will not initiate a student withdrawal.
    • The "W" grade is not included in a GPA and is not counted in credits earned toward graduation.
    • Students who withdraw after the refund period are fully responsible for tuition and fees.
  • Administrative Withdrawal: WCTC reserves the right to withdraw a student from a course for policy violations or extenuating circumstances.

Late Course Withdrawal Appeal

If an extenuating circumstance occurs after the 75 percent mark of the course that prevents you from successfully meeting your course requirements, you are able to appeal for a Late Course Withdrawal. To appeal, fill out the Appeal for Tuition and/or Late Course Withdraw form. Conditions of the extenuating circumstance must be presented for the request to be considered.

Timelines to Add, Drop or Withdraw from a Class

The 75 percent of course duration timeline is outlined below, based on the length of the class:

  • 16-week class: four weeks before the last class
  • 8-week class: two weeks before the last Friday of the term

To Add a Class:

Class Start Mode of Registration Approval Required
One day prior to class start date Web, in person or over the phone None
Up to start time of class In-person or over the phone None
After start time of class In-person Associate Dean

To Drop a Class:

Class Start Mode of Dropping
Prior to the start of the term Web or Drop/Withdrawal Form
After the term begins through the 75% completion of the course Drop/Withdrawal Form
After the 75% completion of the course

Student will receive a letter grade

WCTC reserves the right to deny access to specific classes including Basic Skills courses.