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Course Drop/Withdraw Actions and Impacts
Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts Guide
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| Action | Definition | Timing | Academic Impact | Financial Impact | Student Status | How To | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActionActionDrop without a W | DefinitionDefinitionStudent drops all courses prior to the term start. | TimingTimingPrior to first day of session. | Academic ImpactAcademic ImpactCourses are not recorded on the transcript. | Financial ImpactFinancial ImpactNo charges are incurred. Financial aid is canceled for the term. | Student StatusStudent StatusNot enrolled. | How ToHow ToAdjust schedule through myUNT. | ResourcesResources |
| ActionActionStudent drops an individual course(s) but still remains in other courses for the same session(s). | DefinitionDefinitionOn or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. | TimingTimingCourses will not appear on transcript. | Academic ImpactAcademic ImpactMay receive a tuition adjustment. Financial Aid adjustments may occur depending on aid requirements. | Financial ImpactFinancial ImpactEnrolled. | Student StatusStudent StatusAdjust schedule through myUNT. | ||
| ActionActionDrop with a W | DefinitionDefinitionStudent drops an individual course(s) but still remains in other courses for the same session(s). | TimingTimingDrop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session. | Academic ImpactAcademic ImpactCourses dropped within this period will receive a grade of W on transcript. | Financial ImpactFinancial ImpactNo tuition adjustment. Financial Aid adjustments may occur depending on aid requirements. | Student StatusStudent StatusEnrolled. | How ToHow ToAdjust schedule through myUNT. | ResourcesResources |
| ActionActionSession Withdrawal | DefinitionDefinitionStudent drops all courses in an session (i.e.- 8W1), even if they are enrolled in another session | TimingTimingOn or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. | Academic ImpactAcademic ImpactCourses will not appear on transcript. | Financial ImpactFinancial ImpactStudents may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted. | Student StatusStudent StatusEnrolled. | How ToHow ToAdjust schedule through myUNT. | ResourcesResources |
| ActionActionDrop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session | DefinitionDefinitionCourses dropped within this period will receive a grade of W on transcript. | ||||||
| ActionActionWithdrawal from Term/Semester | DefinitionDefinitionStudent drops all courses for the entire term. There is no enrollment in any session. | TimingTimingOn or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. | Academic ImpactAcademic ImpactCourses dropped on or before the Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W period will not appear on the transcript. | Financial ImpactFinancial ImpactStudents may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted. | Student StatusStudent StatusNot enrolled. | How ToHow ToContact the Dean of Students Office. | ResourcesResources |
| ActionActionDrop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session. | DefinitionDefinitionCourses dropped after the Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W period will receive a grade of W. |
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