Adds, Drops & Withdrawals - Office of the Registrar

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Implications

Progress to Degree

dropping a class could affect your time to degree, and ultimately, the cost of your degree
if you drop a course that is a pre-requisite to a course you are registered for the next semester, you will be dropped from the next semester course
you may repeat a course once (sometimes twice) after your first attempt; ask your adviser before trying to repeat
if you do repeat a course, make sure you approach it differently so you can stay on track with your degree

Financial Implications

if you fall below full-time (12 credits), it could affect your financial aid, scholarships, grants or loans
if you drop a course before the 100% drop deadline and you have received a financial aid refund, you may need to return a portion of your refund
after the 100% drop deadline, you will not receive a refund for the class
if you withdraw from a course, the “W” grade is counted in your attempted credits and could have implications for Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
if you repeat a class more than once, you could experience financial aid implications
opportunity to quality for new scholarships

Emotional Toll

delay class standing (and affect registration for next year)
feeling set back from your degree or goals

Impact on Benefits

car insurance
housing eligibility
visa or other requirements for international students
athletic eligibility
veteran benefits

Last But Not Least

if you repeat a class, the most recent grade you earn will be the grade of record, whether or not it's the highest grade
you may repeat a course to improve the grade you earned in a prior enrollment, but you must do so at OU
you can only receive credit for a course once
the repeat course must be taken on the same grading basis (numeric or pass/fail) as the first attempt
you can't repeat a course at another school and transfer it back if you earned credit for it at OU
you can’t drop a course online if you have a hold; you need to do so in person at the Registrar’s Office
you can’t drop a course that has a co-requisite; discuss your options with your academic adviser

The Experts

If you're thinking about dropping, withdrawing from or repeating a course, see your academic adviser and ask:

How will this impact my schedule next semester?
How will this affect my progress to degree?
Will this delay my graduation?

Then, talk to a Student Financial Services representative and ask:

Will this impact my financial aid?
Will this impact my scholarship?
Will this impact my student loan?
Will I owe a bill?
Will this impact my campus job?

As you discuss your options with your academic adviser and Student Financial Services, continue attending class, completing assignments and taking exams. That way, if you decide to stay in the course, you will not be behind.

The Deadlines

If you've spoken with your academic adviser and visited Student Financial Services to discuss the possible implications of dropping, withdrawing from or repeating a class, consult the important dates calendar for withdrawal dates and other critical deadline dates.

Remember that you must drop classes on MySAIL before 11:59 p.m. If you need further assistance, you can drop classes in-person or by fax to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.

The Nitty
Gritty

Dropping Classes
Classes may be dropped by logging into SAIL, following instructions here, and can process through the last date to drop, respective to your course’s part of the term. Please review the academic calendar for a list of important dates, including the deadline to drop a class for 100% tuition refund. If you need assistance dropping a class, you may complete the Registration Request Form. Please note the deadline to drop before completing this form.

Withdrawing from Classes

To officially withdraw from a class, log into SAIL and follow these instructions. Withdraws can process through the last date to withdraw, respective to your course’s part of the term. Please review the academic calendar for a list of important dates, including the deadline to withdraw. If you need assistance withdrawing from a class, you may complete the Registration Request Form. Take note of additional facts regarding withdrawals below:

Withdrawals assign a W grade to your academic transcript
Withdrawals for a W grade do not refund tuition
Withdrawals for a W grade do not impact your grade point average
Withdrawals for a W grade do impact Satisfactory Academic Progress. Click here to learn more.

Important Note: Simply notifying faculty or ceasing to attend your class(es) does not relieve you from the obligation of officially dropping or withdrawing. If you do not officially drop or withdraw within the respective drop or withdrawal time period, you will remain officially enrolled, charges will remain, and instructors will assign grades as appropriate.

Dropping and Withdrawing Past Deadline
If you encounter a circumstance that's outside of your control which impacts your ability to attend, a Request for Exception may be completed. Please note: A Request for Exception is an appeal to the university to review your request to drop for tuition refund or withdrawal for a W grade after the published deadline. Supporting documentation is required. Please find the information guide and applicable forms here (located under 'general forms').

Questions regarding dropping and withdrawing from classes can be directed to the Office of the Registrar at (248) 370-3450 or email regservices@oakland.edu for assistance.

Non-Dischargeable Educational Benefits
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Drop, Withdraw & Repeat