Signing up for classes can be a confusing process, but so is the process for no longer taking a class. There are a few ways you can stop taking a class from your course schedule that is different depending on when you do it. The first way is to drop the class, which typically during the first week of classes. The second way is to withdraw from the class, which happens after the add/drop period is over. Here is the good, bad, and the ugly about making the decision to stop taking a course.The Good
The good part about dropping a course is that it gives you an opportunity to stop taking a class without many consequences. Since you have the option of dropping within the first week, you are able to attend class and review the syllabus. Thus, you will be able to have a general view of how the course will be and can make a more informed decision on whether or not you will be successful in the course. Also, during this period, as long as you keep the same number of credits you started with your tuition charges should remain the same.
The Bad
Once the period of add/drop period is over, typically the only way to get out of classes is to withdraw from the course. If you decide to do a withdrawal,you will still be charged for the course. Depending on the college's policy, it may be a percentage of the cost based on how long you attended or the entire course amount. Keep in mind that if you decided to drop one of your core classes or major classes you will eventually have to retake it. Therefore, before you withdraw, you should decide whether it's best to do it now or later.
The Ugly
The ugly part of this is that it can negatively impact your enrollment and financial aid status. If you are currently at full-time status, if you don't have more than 12 credits after you withdraw then you will be in a part-time status. This could potentially delay your graduation and impact you outside of the classroom. For instance, if you are an student-athlete, most colleges require you to be at a full-time status to be eligible to play. Also, your financial aid status can be impacted by withdrawing from a class.If your financial aid was approved and awarded based on your full-time status and you drop to part-time it can reduce the amount of aid you qualify for, in which you might have to give back some of the funding that you received.
A Friendly Tip: It is highly recommended that you go and meet with your academic adviser prior to registering for classes each semester. They are there to assist you in planning your academic road map and putting you on the road to successful completion of your degree in an efficient and effective manner.
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