Undergraduate students may withdraw from a course during the “withdrawal period” lasting from the beginning of the third week through the end of the sixth week of the quarter. Specifically, the last day to withdraw from a course is the Friday of the sixth week of the quarter. For undergraduates enrolled in accelerated courses (which normally last five weeks), students may withdraw from the second through the third week.

Graduate students may withdraw from a course during the “withdrawal period” lasting from the beginning of the third week through the end of the sixth week of the quarter. For graduates enrolled in accelerated courses (which normally last five weeks), students may withdraw from the second through the fifth week, prior to the final examination.

Withdrawing from a course causes both the name of the course and the grade of “W” to appear on the student’s transcript.

Before withdrawing from a course, students should consult with the instructor. All students must obtain their advisor’s written authorization before withdrawing from courses. Written authorization is obtained once the instructor has signed the “ENROLL/WITHDRAW” form available from Student Administrative Services’ web page: <http://www.drexel.edu/SRC/forms.asp>.

Where extenuating circumstances obtain, students may petition the Dean of their college to withdraw from classes from the sixth week through the tenth week of the term. If the petition is persuasive, the Dean sends a recommendation to the Vice Provost, with an explanation of the circumstances. The Vice Provost will review the recommendation and make the final decision supporting or not supporting the recommendation. Course withdrawals relating to previous terms require that the same procedure be followed.

Dropping or withdrawing from courses can have serious financial and academic implications, possibly affecting billing, financial aid, VA benefits, eligibility to participate in NCAA athletic events and, for foreign students, immigration status. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor and financial aid counselor before withdrawing. Students are considered the responsible parties for any/all transactions processed against their academic records.