Withdrawing from a Course
Withdrawal from a Course by a Student
Students must notify the Office of the Registrar in writing of their intention to drop any course(s) prior to the published last day to withdraw from courses to avoid a failing grade for the course. Tuition refunds are based on the refund policy, not the withdrawal deadline. The last day to withdraw for each semester is published in the Academic Calendar.
Students thinking about withdrawing from a course are encouraged to contact their Academic Advisor to discuss options. If the student would like to proceed with withdrawing from the course, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the Office of the Registrar by email at registrar@laboure.edu of their intention to do so.
Any courses dropped during the Add/Drop Period will not appear on the student transcript. Any course withdrawn after the Add/Drop Period will be reflected as a withdrawal grade which will appear on the student transcript as “W” or “WF”. Withdrawal grades are not calculated into a student’s cumulative grade point average.
It is not sufficient to simply stop attending the class, or to inform the professor of the intention to withdraw. Failure to withdraw formally by notifying the Office of the Registrar, or withdrawing after the published deadline, will result in submission of a grade based on the coursework completed.
Withdrawal from an ASN Professional Course
Withdrawal in Good Standing
An Associate of Science in Nursing student who withdraws from a nursing professional course in good standing (meeting 77% satisfactory clinical performance) will be reflected on the student record/transcript with a "W." Withdrawal of an ASN professional course while in good standing is only permitted once within the professional course sequence. Students who withdraw from an ASN professional course and want to continue in the program must repeat that course the following semester provided there is room in the course.
Students who plan on repeating after withdrawal while in good standing more than one semester after the withdrawal must follow the Leave of Absence (LOA) policy outlined in this catalog. Upon return from the LOA, the student is subject to examination of previously learned and selected competencies.
Withdrawal while failing
An Associate of Science in Nursing student who withdraws from a nursing professional course and who is not meeting 77% and/or satisfactory clinical performance will receive a "WF: on their student record for that course. Students who withdraw while failing are subject to the ASN progression policy outlined in this catalog.
Student Withdrawal from a Course by Faculty
Professors may initiate a withdrawal from a course if a student is not meeting policies outlined in the class syllabus. The professor would contact the Dean, Chairperson, or Program Administrator for authorization. The professor would then contact the Office of the Registrar providing the authorization, what grade should be reflected on record ("W" or "WF"), and the last date of attendance. The student will be notified by email with confirmation of the withdrawn course. Withdrawals initiated by faculty are subject to the withdrawal deadline posted in the Academic Calendar.
Administrative Withdrawal from a Course
An administrative withdrawal occurs when the institution determines that a student should be withdrawn from a course for one of the following reasons:
- Failure to comply with the attendance policy
- Failure to meet financial obligations
- Violation of policies in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
- Violation of division policies
In the event of administrative withdrawal, the Office of the Registrar will contact the professor to determine if the student record should reflect a "WP" or a "WF" and the last date of attendance for the course. The student will be notified by email with confirmation of the withdrawn class. Administrative withdrawals are subject to the withdrawal deadline posted in the Academic Calendar.