Withdrawal

After the first seven calendar days, students must obtain instructor’s, advisor’s or department chair’s signature and submit the registration add, drop or withdrawal form to the financial aid/registration office to process the withdrawal. W’s will appear on the transcript.

Drop

Students requesting permission to drop a course(s) in the first week of the semester, term, or session need the signature of either an instructor, department chair, academic advisor, or Gateway representative.  There is no academic penalty during the first seven days. Student’s are required to submit the registration add, drop or withdrawal form to the financial aid/registration office to process the withdrawal.

Fall 2026 withdrawal dates

Course lengthDeadline to process withdrawal form
Full semesterNovember 16, 2026
8-week coursesFirst 8-weeks: September 28, 2026
Second 8-weeks: November 23, 2026

Spring 2027 withdrawal dates

Course lengthDeadline to process withdrawal form
Full semesterApril 19, 2027
8-week coursesFirst 8-weeks: February 22, 2027
Second 8-weeks: April 26, 2027

Summer 2027 withdrawal dates

Course lengthDeadline to process withdrawal form
5-week coursesFirst 5-weeks: TBA
Second 5-weeks: TBA
8-week coursesTBA
10-week coursesTBA

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