Add, Drop or Withdraw from Classes

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.
• Instructor Withdrawal: An instructor may withdraw a student, up to 75 percent of course duration, for violation of course policy. An instructor will assign a "W" on the roster. After 75 percent of course duration, a letter grade other than "W" is assigned.
• 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
• 6-week class: one week before the last class
• 4-week class: five days before the last class

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 start of the term	Web, in person or over the phone
After the term begins, but prior to class start date	In person or over the phone
Start date of class	In person, over the phone or online drop form
Prior to 75% completion of the course	In person, over the phone or online drop form
After 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.