Student Connection
Drop or Withdraw from a Class
You are responsible for officially dropping or withdrawing from any class on your schedule that you are unable to attend or complete. If you drop a class by the Last Day to Drop (deadlines shown below), you can get a tuition refund. Drop deadlines are also viewable on your schedule.
Consider your options
Talk with your instructor first about how you may be able to complete their class successfully. A WCC counselor or advisor can also help you choose the best action for your circumstances by considering your personal situation. They will review the classes you still need to take for your program, and when you plan to graduate or transfer.
You may find that WCC resources like free drop-in tutoring or a study group, support for a disability, or help with basic needs or childcare can provide just what you need.
If you do decide to drop or withdraw, check with Financial Aid to find out how your aid will be affected.
There's a big difference between dropping and withdrawing
| Dropping a class by the Last Day to Drop | Withdrawing after the Last Day to Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| Refunds | You get 100% tuition refund. (and some fees back) |
You will NOT receive a refund. |
| Transcripts | No notation on your transcript that you ever registered for the class. | A "W" for the class will be on your transcript. |
| Financial Aid | Less chance that you'll owe back financial aid monies or jeopardaize your aid. Check with Financial Aid office first. | The "W" may affect your financial aid now or in future semesters, (you may owe money back). Check with Financial Aid office first. |
| Academic Intervention Program | Usually will not negatively affect your progress in the Academic Intervention Program. | Your progress in the Academic Intervention Program may be affected. |
| Tuition Sponsors | In some cases, you may not meet sponsor requirements. Check with your tuition sponsor first. | You may not meet sponsor requirements. Check with your tuition sponsor first. |
| Online (DL) Classes | Will not affect your current eligibility to take Online (DL) classes. | Will affect your eligibility to take Online (DL) classes if your withdrawal rate reaches 50% or higher. |
If you do decide to drop or withdraw
Log into the WCC Gateway, select MyWCC, go to Registration, and read the instructions.
Drop Deadlines and Withdrawal Deadlines
Fall 2019
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Last Day to Drop | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5 weeks | August 26 | October 1 | August 30 | September 14 |
| First 7½ weeks | August 26 | October 17 | September 4 | September 23 |
| First 10 weeks | August 26 | November 5 | September 6 | October 1 |
| First 12 weeks | August 26 | November 19 | September 9 | October 8 |
| 15 weeks | August 26 | December 15 | September 9 | October 19 |
| Second 12 weeks | September 18 | December 15 | September 30 | October 29 |
| Second 5 weeks | October 2 | November 5 | October 7 | October 19 |
| Second 10 weeks | October 2 | December 15 | October 11 | November 5 |
| Second 7½ weeks | October 18 | December 15 | October 25 | November 13 |
| Third 5 weeks | November 6 | December 15 | November 11 | November 23 |
Winter 2020
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Last Day to Drop | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5 weeks | January 13 | February 17 | January 17 | January 31 |
| First 7½ weeks | January 13 | March 11 | January 21 | February 10 |
| First 10 weeks | January 13 | March 30 | January 22 | February 18 |
| First 12 weeks | January 13 | April 13 | January 24 | March 2 |
| First 15 weeks | January 13 | May 4 | January 24 | March 12 |
| Second 12 weeks | February 4 | May 4 | February 15 | March 23 |
| Second 5 weeks | February 18 | March 30 | February 22 | March 12 |
| Second 10 weeks | February 18 | May 4 | February 27 | March 30 |
| Second 7½ weeks | March 12 | May 4 | March 19 | April 7 |
| Third 5 weeks | March 31 | May 4 | April 4 | April 18 |
Spring/Summer 2020
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Last Day to Drop | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 6 weeks | May 8 | June 22 | May 14 | June 1 |
| First 7½ weeks | May 8 | July 1 | May 15 | June 4 |
| First 10 weeks | May 8 | July 20 | May 18 | June 12 |
| First 12 weeks | May 8 | August 3 | May 19 | June 19 |
| Second 6 weeks | June 23 | August 3 | June 29 | July 15 |
| Second 10 weeks | May 26 | August 3 | June 4 | June 29 |