Failure of a student to attend class does not constitute student-initiated withdrawal. Withdrawal from class becomes valid only after the proper procedure has been followed. Drop Forms are available online at  www.svcc.edu/admissions or students may withdraw via the SOAR website www.svcc.edu/soar during the 100% refund period (see college calendar for specific date). The student will receive a final grade of "W" when withdrawing from a class after the registration change period. This is a non-punitive grade and does not affect the student's GPA. Students should contact Academic Advising and/or Financial Assistance prior to withdrawing from any class. Withdrawing from a class or multiple classes may affect future financial aid eligibility and academic standing. Deadlines for withdrawal will be pro-rated for classes that meet less than 16 weeks, including summer sessions.

Student Initiated

During the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters, a student may drop a course by filing a drop form online at svcc.edu/admissions.

From the third through the tenth week of the class, a student may withdraw from a course by filing a drop form online that will be forwarded to the instructor. The instructor's acknowledgement indicates that the instructor is aware of the withdrawal and has had an opportunity to discuss reasons for the withdrawal and possible alternatives. The instructor must indicate the official last date of attendance on the drop form. A grade of "W" will be recorded on the student's transcript. This does not relieve the student from their obligation to make payment for this class.

Deadlines for withdrawal will be pro-rated for classes that meet less than 16 weeks, including summer sessions. Contact Admissions & Records for specific dates. Students should contact Academic Advising and/or Financial Assistance prior to withdrawing from any class. Dual-enrollment students must contact their high school counselor and SVCC Dual Credit Coordinator prior to withdrawing.

Students who stop attending without completing the proper college procedure may receive a grade of "F" in the course.

Instructor Initiated

Prior to the final examination, an instructor may withdraw a student if the instructor believes a student cannot successfully complete the course. Admissions and Records will notify the student of this withdrawal. The student will receive a final grade of "W" as outlined above. Students should consult individual instructors about his/her policy on withdrawing the student from the course. Any time a "W" grade is assigned, the official last date of attendance must be recorded. Students may appeal this withdrawal by using established department and College appeal procedures. Students enrolled in classes requiring course/programs internal or external mandatory levels of compliance may be withdrawn if they are found during the course of the course/program to be out of compliance. The student appeal process will be used to adjudicate when necessary.

Students who stop attending without completing the proper college procedure may receive a grade of "F" in the course.

Withdrawal from the College

Full-time students who decide to withdraw from the College must notify the Dean of Student Services or their designee, complete the withdrawal process, and clear all obligations with the College. Grades for students who withdraw from the College after the second week of classes will be recorded as "W".  Students withdrawing from the College may, with official permission, do so during the designated withdrawal period. Students who stop attending classes without completing the proper college procedure may receive a grade of "F" in all courses.