How many
course withdrawals will I have?
Each undergraduate student will have a total of five course withdrawals
during his/her academic career at Georgia Southern University.
Does this policy mean that I can't drop/add classes at the beginning
of the semester?
Nothing will change about the schedule adjustment period at the
beginning of each semester. During the fall and spring, you will have
four days to drop and/or add classes as you adjust your schedule. These
courses are deleted from your transcript entirely and do not count
toward your course withdrawal total.
When does "dropping" a course count as a course withdrawal?
After the schedule adjustment period, a student is able to withdraw
from a course through the date established in the academic calendar (this
is the 40th class day in the fall and spring semesters). A course withdrawn
during this time will count toward your course withdrawal total.
What happens if I have withdrawn from courses prior to Fall
2009?
Withdrawals incurred prior to the implementation date of Fall 2009 will not count
toward the total number of allowed withdrawals.
Are there exceptions to the policy?
Yes, there are some automatic exceptions.
- • Withdrawals from
courses taken during summer semester do not count toward the maximum
of five withdrawals.
• Withdrawals
are automatically exempted from the maximum when students withdraw from
all classes for military or medical reasons that are documented and approved
by the Registrar’s Office or the Counseling Center, respectively.
May I petition for an exception based on other circumstances?
Yes, you may petition for an exception in the following manner.
- • In cases where you completely withdraw from the
University for reasons other than military or medical, you may petition
in writing the Dean of Students to be considered for an exception.
• In
cases where you have reached the five course withdrawal limit but there
may be extenuating circumstances, you may petition to the dean of your
academic college. Petitions for individual withdrawals are not heard unless
you have reached the maximum number allowed.
When does the policy take effect?
The policy will be implemented beginning fall 2009.
Why is the University implementing the policy?
Research shows that reducing the number of course withdrawals enhances
the probability that a student will complete a degree program.
What else do I need to know?
You need to begin each class with the mindset that you are committed
to completing it satisfactorily. When students approach their courses
with a “wait and see” attitude, they earn fewer credits and
lower GPAs in the courses they keep.
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