Weber State University WITHDRAWAL No. 6-04 Rev. 03-24-04
Date: 08-08-00

 

I. WITHDRAWAL FROM INDIVIDUAL COURSE

A. Students may withdraw from individual courses during the first 67% of a semester or term. Students may not withdraw from individual courses during the remaining 33% of the semester or term.

B. No entry will appear on the transcripts of those students who drop individual courses during the first three weeks of fall or spring semesters, or during the first 20% of summer term. A "W" grade will appear on the transcripts of students who withdraw from individual courses during the period of the fourth to the tenth week of fall or spring semesters, or during 21% to 67% of summer, or for courses that deviate from fifteen weeks.

C. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing will receive a "UW" (Unofficial Withdrawal) for that class. The procedure and deadlines for making registration changes are published each term in the class schedule.

D. Unless receiving prior approval from the instructor, students who do not attend the first two class periods or 5% of the course after enrolling in the course, may be dropped by the instructor within two working days.  Students are dropped by the instructor notifying the Registrar's Office.  If the instructor does not drop the student from the course and the student does not plan to attend, the responsibility to drop lies on the student.

E. Refund of tuition and fees will be based on the refund polity of the institution.

II. COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SEMESTER OR TERM

A. Students may withdraw completely from all courses for which they have registered  up to the end of the tenth week or 67% of the term for courses that deviate from fifteen weeks.  Thereafter, students may appeal in cases of compelling, non-academic emergencies by submitting a petition and supporting documentation to the Registrar's Office.  Appeals may be submitted until the last day of regular class instruction preceding the final examination period.

B. A withdrawal form must be obtained from the Registration Office and processed according to the instructions.

C. Clearance approval signatures must be obtained from the dean of Student Affairs, the Stewart Library, and Campus Security Police.

D. The student's record will reflect only the statement "Registered and Withdrew," and the date.

E. Refund of tuition and fees will be based on the refund policy of the institution.