Adding Courses:
Courses may be added during the first day of any short course, two-week course, or four-week course; during the first two days of a six-week or eight-week course, and during the first seven days of any course longer than eight weeks of instruction. This includes adding a course, exchanging courses, dropping courses, and transferring from one section of a course to another section. No change in program should be made without prior approval of the student’s advisor.
Dropping Courses:
Students may drop a course during the first half of any length course. (See “Fees and Costs” section.) Those who do not follow the prescribed procedure for dropping a course will have a grade of “F” recorded on their permanent record.
If due to extraordinary reasons—beyond the control of the student—a student desires to drop a course after the deadline, the student must petition the Committee on Admissions and Advanced Standing. Extraordinary reasons which may be considered include advisor error, administrative error, or documented medical reasons. Courses may not be dropped during the final exam period.
Withdrawal from the University:
All students who wish to terminate their enrollment at the University during a term should initially consult with their advisor. If, after meeting with the advisor, a student decides to withdraw from the University, the student must complete an Exit Report through the Advisement and Orientation Office in the Administration Building. It is extremely important that a withdrawal be completed to ensure that proper entries are made on the academic transcript, that fee refunds are processed (See “Fees and Costs” section.) and that all University records reflect the withdrawal. If a student cannot initiate the withdrawal process in person, he or she should write or call the assistant director of advisement, who will process the withdrawal.
Students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so before two-thirds of any trimester or shorter-length term has expired. A “W” will be recorded for each class. Students on academic probation who withdraw from all classes will be readmitted on the same status they held at the time of their withdrawal from school. Students who do not follow the prescribed procedure to withdraw from the University will have recorded on their permanent record a grade of “F” for their courses.
If due to extraordinary reasons—beyond the control of the student—a student desires to withdraw from the University after the deadline, the student must petition the Committee on Admissions and Advanced Standing. Petition forms are available in the Office of the Registrar or online at www.nwmissouri.edu/registrar/PDF/GeneralPetition.pdf.
Students who are administratively withdrawn for non-payment of fees are prohibited from attending classes.