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 semester or summer 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/enroll for the term. After that date, the instructor will need to email the Registrar’s Office to officially drop a student from class. The official drop date will be the date indicated by the instructor. Drop dates are listed on the academic calendar.
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.
Procedures for Students Called to Active Military Service
As a result of a national military emergency, university students may be among the military reservists called to active duty. Consequently, the following procedure is to be used in those instances wherein students from WLU are called to active military service and can provide a copy of their official orders.
Upon receiving their orders to report for active duty, students must contact the Veteran’s Clerk in the Enrollment Services Center, who will inform the students on the institutional procedure listed below.
If the student is called to active duty during the first four weeks of the semester, a Cancellation of Registration Form will be completed and the student will be issued a full refund of tuition and fees. No credit will be given for the respective semester.
If the student is called to active duty beginning the fifth week of the semester through the eleventh week of the semester, incomplete grades will be issued to the student. The student’s instructors will be contacted by the Enrollment Services Center regarding grading procedures. It will be the student’s responsibility to contact individual instructors regarding the completion of work upon returning from active duty. At the discretion of the instructor, letter grades may be given if sufficient coursework has been completed.
If the student is called to active duty beginning with the twelfth week of the semester, letter grades will be issued by the student’s instructors. These grades will be determined by the instructor based on the coursework and grades earned up to the withdrawal date. The student’s instructors will be contacted by the Enrollment Services Center regarding grading procedures.
If the student resides in campus owned housing, the online Room Cancellation Form must be completed to cancel housing and request a refund of the housing deposit. The student must designate on this form an individual to complete move out procedures if he/she is unable to do so. Refunds will be prorated based on the number of weeks spent utilizing campus owned housing and meal plan.