Student Initiated Drops and Withdrawals
There is a distinct difference between a drop and a withdrawal. A student initiated drop takes place during the schedule change period of a semester, up until the official census date (12th class day). Drops do not appear on a student’s academic transcript. Withdrawals begin after the census date, and continue through the withdrawal deadline date listed for each semester. Please refer to the VC website for published dates for each semester.
Students are strongly encouraged to visit with their instructor(s), the Financial Aid Office, Veterans Affairs, and Student Success Specialist before seriously considering dropping a course or withdrawing from school.
To complete the drop or withdrawal, specific procedures must be followed. Students should contact the Office of Admissions and Records at their respective VC location. Students receiving financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office before dropping or withdrawing. Students using veterans benefits must contact the Veterans Affairs Office before dropping or withdrawing. International Students must contact the DSO before dropping or withdrawing.