Course Withdrawal Form

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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: Contact Financial Aid, Building #3, 401-456-8033, financialaid@ric.edu, Find Your Financial Aid Counselor
  • Veterans Benefits Recipients: Contact Veterans Resources, Student Union Room 422, 401-612-3470, Military Resource Center
  • Student Athletes: Contact your Athletic Compliance Officer
  • International Students (F & J Student Visas): Contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@ric.edu.
  • HOPE Scholarship Eligibility: Contact HOPE@ric.edu.

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

Please use 

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.

Student Section

I request to be withdrawn from:

I promise to pay Rhode Island College, its agents or contractors, any indebtedness which I have incurred due to this course withdrawal. Additionally, I realize that a course withdrawal may affect certain federal and state benefits, various financial aid programs and Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.

 

I have read and understand the Student Acknowledgement section. By checking the box and signing this form, I hereby authorize RIC to withdraw me from the course listed above.