This document discusses withdrawing from a course and provides information on the pros and cons to consider. A withdrawal results in a grade of W on the transcript, which does not affect GPA but can negatively impact financial aid status. Reasons for withdrawing include illness, changes in personal situations, or missing too many classes. Withdrawing may allow more time for other courses but can impact time to graduation and financial aid. The document advises students to think carefully about their reasons for withdrawing and discuss options with instructors, advisors or financial aid officers before making a decision.

1. WITHDRAWALSHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?THE WITHDRAWAL PROCESSPROS AND CONS

2. What is a WITHDRAWAL?A course withdrawal occurs when a student requests to be removed from a course after the drop/add period for the term. The student receives a grade of W for the course.Grades of W:Appear on the student transcript

3. Do not affect student GPA

4. Can have a negative effect Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to receive Financial AidWITHDRAWALPROS CONSReview your situation and decide if withdrawal is the right choice for you.

5. ASK YOURSELFWhy do I want to withdraw?What will happen if I don’t withdraw?

6. Common reasons for WithdrawingSerious illness or medical emergency

7. Return of a chronic health problemMore…Common reasons for WithdrawingSudden changes in personal, family or work situations

8. Missing too many classes

9. Unrealistic schedule

10. Sacrificing one course in order to pass another“Short Term Panic”WITHDRAWALPROS CONSNo more pressure to keep up with the course

11. More time to spend on other things

12. Grade of W won’t affect GPA

13. more???Withdrawing from a class can have negative impact on:your progress toward graduation

14. your financial aid

15. your self-esteem

16. more??Review your situation and decide if withdrawal is the right choice for you.

17. CONSYour academic timetableYou may not complete your program when expected.

18. CONSYour financial aid statusToo many W’s can mean you will not meet the Standards of Academic Progress (SAP)necessary to receive financial aid.

19. Timing Matters!Depending on when you withdraw you may owe money!CONSYour personal financial situationMost withdrawals do not qualify for a refund of tuition paid (See refund schedule).

20. Withdrawing means that you will have to pay to take the course again if it is required for graduation.

21. Depending on when you withdraw you may owe money!PROS_ CONSYour self-esteem:Withdrawing can effect how you feel about yourself. Make an informed decision.

22. Have confidence that you will make the right decision for you If you're not sure what to do, talk with someone. Taking positive action about your situation is a critical step to take.

23. Things to think about…

24. 1.Failure to attend class or telling your instructor is NOT an official notice of withdrawal

25. 2.Failure to attend class without an official withdrawal can hurt your academic record.

26. 3.A grade of “W” will not effect your GPA but it stays on your academic record forever.Even if you do not receive financial aid do not get in the habit of withdrawing.

27. 4.Withdrawal can effect current or future financial aid.WHEN you withdraw matters!

28. Before you withdraw…Don’t play games. Make an informed decision!

29. What is the 60% completion period?The US Department of Education requires students to attend classes for at least 60% of the semester in order to qualify for their full amount of aid. If you withdraw from all classes prior to the 60% completion period you will have to pay back the "unearned" funds to the federal government. You will also have to repay "unearned" funds to TTC. You will be ineligible to receive any future financial aid at any college or university until you repay the debt.TTC publishes the date for the 60% course completion period for each semester the TTC website at:http://www.tridenttech.edu/financialaid_fa_keeping_aid.htm

30. GET ADVICE – Use your Resources!Discuss your situation withthe course instructor

31. your academic advisor

32. your counselorIf you receive Financial Aid, discuss this issue with a Financial Aid officer

33. DEADLINES TO WITHDRAWThe college publishes the deadline to withdraw in OnCourse and on our website. Check Semesters-At-A-Glance for Last Date to Withdraw: http://www.tridenttech.edu/5196.htmThe date is a normally a couple of weeks after mid-term. You have time to evaluate your grades in the course and your personal situation.Make an informed decision.

34. If you DECIDE Towithdraw…

35. to withdraw From Class…Go to the Registrar’s office on Main campus or the Admission/Registrar’s office on other TTC campuses and fill out a withdrawal form.Log into your TTC Express Account and drop the course. (be sure you are (1) dropping the correct course and then (2) check your schedule to verify that you are no longer in the course) OR…