Course Withdrawal Form

Course Withdrawal Policy

After the add/drop period has ended, students may withdraw from a course through the end of the course withdrawal period (see academic calendar) for deadlines.

Course withdrawals are not eligible for a refund of tuition and fees. After a course withdrawal is processed, a “W” will be entered for the course on the student’s transcript. Note: W’s do not affect the GPA. No credits will be EARNED, but will count towards ATTEMPTED credits.

Before You Withdraw From a Course 

Students are strongly urged to talk to their advisor and the course instructor before withdrawing from a course.

Students in the following groups are strongly advised to contact the appropriate office prior to withdrawing from a course to ensure there are no unintended consequences:

• Financial Aid Recipients: Office of Financial Aid, Meet Your Financial Aid Counselor
• Veterans Benefits Recipients: Military Resource Center
• Student Athletes: Contact your Athletic Compliance Officer
• International Students (F & J Student Visas): Michael Cunningham
• HOPE Scholarship Eligibility: Email HOPE@ric.edu

If you are dropping all courses, this is not the correct form to submit.

Dropping All Courses or Withdrawing from RIC

• Withdrawal from the College Form (not planning to return)
• Withdraw from Classes Form (leave of absence)

If you are withdrawing for extenuating non-academic reasons (ex. medical, pregnancy, disability accommodations, and/or call to active duty), contact the Dean of Students office.