Add/Drop & Withdrawal

• Academic Record: Courses dropped before the end of the add/drop period will not appear on the student’s permanent academic record. No drops will be permitted after the end of the add/drop period; however, the student may withdraw from a class.
• Schedule Changes After the Add/Drop Period: After the add/drop period, courses may be added to your schedule only in cases of extenuating circumstances. Such additions require approval from the faculty, the registrar, and an academic advisor. If an exception is granted, the student will be charged a $300 fee for each occasion that an add activity occurs.
• Off-Campus Programs: Students in off-campus programs are not permitted to change their schedules once they have registered. Please note that neither failure to attend classes nor failure to pay tuition constitute a drop.

Degree or Certificate Students 
Complete one of the following forms:

• Partial Withdrawal Form if the student remains enrolled in one or more courses
• Complete Withdrawal Form if the student will no longer be enrolled in any courses
• Verbal notification of withdrawal is not considered official, students must complete one of the above forms to officially be withdrawn

Continuing Education Student-at-Large (SAL) 
Complete a Withdrawal Form

International Exchange Students 
Obtain the approval of a staff member in the International Affairs office in order to withdraw from any course after the add/drop period. In order to maintain lawful immigration status, students may not withdraw from a course if the withdrawal will result in dropping below full-time status.

Exemptions from the official withdrawal policy require an appeal to the Academic Review Board, which will grant an exemption only if a student can demonstrate extenuating circumstances. Applications can be obtained in the Office of Registration and Records. Please note that neither failure to attend classes nor failure to pay tuition constitute a withdrawal.

Students who determine that significant physical or financial hardships necessitate a full or partial withdrawal from courses may be eligible to withdraw from courses and/or seek additional financial consideration beyond the normal fee and refund policies. Types of significant hardship may include serious or chronic medical condition(s), caretaking needs for a medical issue of a family member, and involuntary and significant changes to cost of living. Students who need to withdraw from some or all courses for physical and financial hardship who are seeking additional financial consideration may submit an Appeal to the Refund Review Board, explain in detail the hardship being experienced, and provide supporting documentation.

Partial withdrawal is available to degree-or certificate-seeking students only.

If you wish to withdraw from a course or courses, but plan to remain in others, you must submit to the Office of Registration and Records an email from your SAIC account with the class information and intent to withdraw from the class. Students receive a grade of W for the courses from which they withdraw.

THERE IS NO TUITION REFUND FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM INDIVIDUAL COURSES. Tuition charges assessed for the term remain unchanged. This policy is in effect unless the student withdraws from ALL classes.

If you wish to withdraw from all courses and you are a degree or certificate student, you must obtain a "Complete Withdrawal" form, available in the Academic Advising office (SC 1204). The withdrawal process begins when the Office of Registration and Records receives the completed "Complete Withdrawal" form from you. You will receive a grade of “W” for all courses. Tuition will be assessed according to the following schedule:

Fall/Spring Semesters

* Students who do not complete add/drop and later withdraw.

Winter/Summer Sessions

* Students who do not complete add/drop and later withdraw.

THERE IS NO REFUND FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM AN INDIVIDUAL COURSE.

Please note that a $100 administrative fee is assessed to all students who withdraw completely. Also be aware that withdrawal will result in the adjustment of student financial aid awards in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Appeals for exceptions to the policies stated above will only be considered if the student has extenuating circumstances. Appeals must be made to the Refund Review Board. A refund request form is available at the Registration and Records office.

Federal aid recipients should refer to the Return to Title IV calculation for information on how a complete withdrawal would affect their federal aid.

Students receive a grade of W for all courses from which they withdraw. Tuition charges assessed for the term remain unaffected. Appeals for exceptions to the policies stated above will only be considered if the student has extenuating circumstances.

Appeals must be made to the Refund Review Board. A refund request form is available at the Registration and Records office.