Drops and Withdrawals

Students may drop/withdraw from class(es) for either academic or personal reasons via WebSMART. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from a class. Any student not following the established drop or withdrawal procedures may be assigned an “F” or “NP” grade by the instructor. It is highly recommended to meet with a counselor regarding dropping or withdrawing as it may impact the completion of the student’s program and/or academic status. If you experience a problem with registration, contact Admissions and Records, Building 19, Room 106 or call
(650) 738-4251 or https://skylinecollege.edu/admissions/contactform.php.

Drops

A student may drop a semester-length class during the first three weeks of instruction (one day prior to Census Day) and no record of the class will appear on the student’s academic record. In courses less than a regular semester’s duration, a student may drop prior to the completion of 20 percent of the period of instruction and no record of the class will appear on the student’s academic record. For additional information regarding drop deadlines refer to WebSchedule.

W-Withdrawal

After the third week of instruction, a student may withdraw from a semester-length class, whether passing or failing, at any time through the last day of the four- teenth week of instruction (or 75 percent of a term, whichever is less). A “W’’ grade shall be recorded on the student’s academic record. In courses less than a regular semester’s duration, a student may withdraw prior to the completion of 75 percent of the period of instruction and a “W’’ grade shall be recorded on the student’s academic record.

The academic record of a student who remains in class beyond the time periods set forth above must reflect a grade using an authorized symbol other than “W’’ (refer to Grades, Grade Points).

EW-Excused Withdrawal

An "Excused Withdrawal" shall be allowed when a student withdraws from a course(s) for reasons beyond their
control. In accordance with Title 5, section 55024 (e), an EW symbol may be requested by the student any time during the semester and up until the last day of instruction. Students may request excused withdrawal after the end of the term with the supporting documents, no later than one year following the end of the term in which the EW symbol is requested. Upon verification of the extenuating circumstance, a notation of "EW" will be placed on the student record. Excused Withdrawals are not counted in the probation or dismissal calculations. In addition, the "Excused Withdrawal" is not counted towards the permitted number of withdrawals or course repeats. An EW is permitted when a student withdraws from a course(s) due to reasons beyond their control, which include but are not limited to, the following:

  • Job transfer outside the geographical region
  • Illness in the family where the student is the primarycaregiver
  • An incarcerated student in a California State Prison or County Jail is released from custody or involuntarily
    transferred before the end of the term (In the case of an incarcerated student, an excused withdrawal cannot be applied if the failure to complete the course(s) was the result of a student’s behavioral violation or if the student requested and was granted a mid-semester transfer)
  • The student is the subject of an immigration action
  •  Death of an immediate family member
  • Chronic or acute illness
  • Accidents
  • Natural disaster directly affecting the student

The financial aid, conferred degree(s) and certificate(s), and/or Veteran eligibility of a student may be affected depending on individual circumstance. Students should consult with the Academic Counselor, Financial Aid Office and/or School Certifying Official regarding any impact of the excused withdrawal.

Military Withdrawal

Military withdrawal may be requested when a student who is a member of an active or reserve United States military service receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, a military withdrawal symbol (MW) will be assigned for each course if the withdrawal occurs after the period during which no notation is made for withdrawals on the student’s record. Military withdrawals are not counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations. Students granted military withdrawal may request a refund of the enrollment fee. The entire enrollment fee will be refunded unless academic credit has been awarded.