Withdrawals

Withdrawal from Courses

A student who officially withdraws from a course by the end of the school day marking the two thirds point of the term shall receive a grade of “W.” A grade of “WP” is given if a student officially withdraws from a course any time after the two thirds point and before the last scheduled class meeting, providing he or she is passing the course at the time of withdrawal. A “WF” will be given if a student officially withdraws any time after the two thirds point and before the last scheduled class meeting, if he or she is failing the course at the time of withdrawal. A student who does not officially withdraw from a course shall receive a grade of “FI,” indicating failure because of improper withdrawal. Grades of “WF” and “FI” are computed as “F” for grade point average.

Students can drop courses in WINS until the last date to add and enroll for the full semester, as indicated on the academic calendar.  After the last date to add or enroll for the full semester, the student should contact the instructor and request the instructor to email the Registrar’s Office to process the drop. The last date to drop a course is listed on the academic calendar. Students can drop courses online via WINS until the last day to add courses.

Withdrawal from University

Students who find it necessary to withdraw from university during the course of a semester or summer term must complete the official withdrawal procedure. The necessary forms may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Center. Students who leave WLU without officially withdrawing will receive failing grades (“FI”) in all courses for which they are enrolled. The final grade in each course will be determined by each instructor in accordance with the institutional grading policy. Students cannot drop a course after the last regularly scheduled class meeting. Courses cannot be dropped once final exams begin. Students withdrawing from a course or courses are responsible for any costs owed the university based on refund policies.