Withdrawal Policy
The grade of “W” (Withdraw) is used only to denote that a student withdrew (or was withdrawn) from a course or from the University prior to the deadline for dropping a course as specified on the academic calendar. Campus Based: The withdrawal date is approximately 9 weeks into the trimester (one week after mid-term grades are given) and is specifically noted on the academic calendar. (Special dates are listed for the 4th trimester entry-level campus based physical therapy students going out on internship).
A student cannot have more than one W in any course. After two (2) program W’s the student will be notified by the registrar and reminded of the policy. A third (3rd) programW must be approved by the instructor and the faculty advisor. A student requesting a fourth (4th) W will only be approved under extenuating circumstances by the APRC and program director. Students need to be in contact with the financial aid office when withdrawing from a course. All appeals throughout the course withdrawal process will be heard by the Academic Appeals Committee.
Distance Education: A student may drop the course up until the first complete week. The withdrawal date is one week after the course has started. A student cannot have more than one W in any course, after three (3) program W’s a student will be referred to the Academic Progression and Retention Committee.