how to drop course in uw bothell

by Ms. Laura McGlynn 3 min read

With the Adviser-Assisted Drop Request Process, you submit a form that sends an email to your adviser (s), You should connect with your adviser (s) to discuss what you want to do, and the adviser (s) will then communicate with the UW Bothell registration team to drop the classes. Submitting the form does not automatically drop the courses.

With the Adviser-Assisted Drop Request Process, you submit a form that sends an email to your adviser(s), You should connect with your adviser(s) to discuss what you want to do, and the adviser(s) will then communicate with the UW Bothell registration team to drop the classes.

Full Answer

How do I drop a course at UW?

Send your request by email at [email protected] or by fax at 206-685-9359. You cannot drop a course by phone. Requests should include your name, student ID number and course name. If you fail to attend class, or only tell the instructor that you want to drop the course, you have not officially dropped it.

What grade do you get for quarter drop at UW?

If the petition is approved, you’ll get a grade of RD (Registrar Drop) on your UW transcript for that course — or HW (Hardship Withdrawal) for courses taken winter quarter 2020 or earlier. To apply for Former Quarter Drop, fill out a petition here (UW NetID required).

What happens if I withdraw from a uwpce course?

If hardship withdrawal is approved, you’ll get a W for the course on your UWPCE official record. To inquire about hardship withdrawal, contact Registration Services at [email protected].

When can I drop out of a course?

No withdrawals are accepted after the first day of the course. No drops of any kind are permitted on the last day of the course. (You may drop a course until the first 40 percent of a special dates course is completed. No drop is permitted after 40 percent of a special dates course is completed except with a complete withdrawal for the quarter.)

Dropping courses

Students dropping a course during the first two weeks of a quarter shall have no entry on their permanent academic transcript. If all courses are dropped, then a "Withdrawn" designation is recorded on the transcript.

Unrestricted drop period

The Unrestricted Drop Period continues through the second week of the quarter. Courses dropped during this period do not appear on the academic transcript. A $20 fee is charged for each additional day drop transactions are processed starting the second week of the quarter.

Dropping all courses for the quarter

It is the student's responsibility to withdraw completely if he or she is unable to attend. Beginning in the 3rd week of the quarter students must withdraw using the Adviser-Assisted Drop process.

Former quarter drop

This process provides students with a method to petition for a grade earned in a former quarter to be changed to a Registrar Drop (RD). A Former Quarter Drop (FQD) may be granted if a student is unable to complete or withdraw from their course (s) because of extenuating circumstances beyond their control.

Academic Advising

If you are planning on not attending UW Bothell for two consecutive quarters (not including Summer Quarter) you will need to reapply as a returning student.

Drop & Withdrawal Dates

Review the adding/dropping courses or complete withdrawal calendar to understand your options and deadlines regarding dropping courses.

Refund Information

Review the drops, withdrawals, forfeitures information to understand the financial ramifications or requirements.

Drop Courses via Current Quarter Drop - Adviser Assisted Drop Process

To drop all of your courses during the Late Course Drop period, use the Adviser-Assisted Drop Process.

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid should consult with a financial aid counselor to understand the implications of withdrawing; especially if there is no plan to attend the subsequent quarter and have federal loans.

Technology & Communications

Students not planning to return for the subsequent quarter should make arrangements to save any documents stored on any UW Google Suite or U Drive and set up forwarding on their uw.edu email address to a private email address. UWNetID services, Google Apps, and other storage services will expire and be purged 10 days into the second quarter in which they are not registered.

Campus Housing

Students who currently reside in University of Washington Bothell housing or who wish to cancel and do not currently live in student housing should review the policies & forms on the Housing & Residential Life webpage. Students must notify Housing & Residential Life of their intention to withdraw.

What is a FQD in college?

A Former Quarter Drop (FQD) may be granted if you are unable to complete or withdraw from your course (s) because of extenuating circumstances beyond your control .

Can you petition for a former quarter drop?

A Former Quarter Drop is not a petition for a tuition refund and only addresses the student’s enrollment and grades as they appear on the transcript. By default, all tuition forfeiture policies will apply to a Former Quarter Drop. Students wishing to petition Tuition Forfeiture, must do so via the Tuition Forfeiture Petition.

When can you drop classes at the University of Washington?

Each quarter, you may add and drop classes with no restrictions until the end of the second week of the quarter (the Unrestricted Drop period). After that, you may drop one class between the 3rd week and the last date of instruction for the quarter ...

Can you drop more than one course?

If you have already used your self-serve Quarterly Drop, or if you know you want to drop more than one course , you will use the Adviser-Assisted Drop process. NOTE: You must submit the Adviser-Assisted Drop Request to begin the process before the last date of instruction.

How long is the summer quarter at the University of Washington?

Summer quarter at the University of Washington is scheduled for nine weeks each summer. Students may register for A-term, B-term, a Special Dates course, Full- term or a combination of the four. Full-term courses are held during the entire nine weeks.

How long does it take to withdraw from an A-term course?

A-term courses begin the same day as Full-term courses. No withdrawals are accepted twenty-four calendar days after the beginning of A-term courses. (The last day you may drop an A-term course if you are also enrolled in B-term or Full-term courses is twenty-one calendar days after the beginning of A-term.)

When is the last day to withdraw from B-term?

The last day to withdraw (dropping all courses) from B-term is on the Friday of the eighth week of the quarter. No withdrawals will be accepted after this date. (The last day you may drop a B-term course if you are also enrolled in Full-term courses is twenty-one calendar days after the beginning of B-term.)

Can you drop a course in a former quarter?

Students may petition the Registrar for a Former Quarter Drop if circumstances beyond the student’s control prevented them from dropping the course by the drop deadline (the last day to drop an individual course for the quarter).

Can you drop a course after the first day of a special dates course?

No withdrawals are accepted after the first day of the course. No drops of any kind are permitted on the last day of the course. (You may drop a course until the first 40 percent of a special dates course is completed. No drop is permitted after 40 percent of a special dates course is completed except with a complete withdrawal for the quarter.)

How long do you have to drop a self-paced course?

To receive a full refund, minus the nonrefundable registration fee, you must drop a self-paced course no later than eight calendar days after you've registered.

How long do you have to drop a certificate before you can take a class?

To receive a 75% refund, minus the registration fee, you must drop the course within eight calendar days ...

What is a former quarter drop?

If you were unable to complete a credit course in a previous quarter because of extenuating circumstances beyond your control, you can submit a petition for a Former Quarter Drop (formerly known as a Hardship Withdrawal Petition).

Can you withdraw from a noncredit course?

Hardship Withdrawal (noncredit courses only) If you can’t complete a noncredit course because of extenuating circumstances beyond your control, and the drop deadline has passed, you may petition for hardship withdrawal. If hardship withdrawal is approved, you’ll get a W for the course on your UWPCE official record.

What is the FQD process at the University of Washington?

The Former Quarter Drop (FQD) process was designed to help you address the impact these challenges and obstacles may have on your ability to achieve academic success. The information below outlines how you can use the FQD process to request to drop a class or classes completed in a quarter that has already ended.

What is the former quarter drop policy?

The Former Quarter Drop policy is governed by the University’s Scholastic Regulations Chapter 113. The University of Washington faculty recently approved amendments to the regulations to create the Current Quarter Drop and Former Quarter Drop (FQD) withdrawal policies.

Does RD affect GPA?

A grade of RD does not impact your cumulative GPA or academic standing. A Former Quarter Drop (FQD) may be granted by your campus registration team if you are unable to complete or withdraw from your course (s) because of extenuating circumstances beyond your control.

Can you file a former quarter drop for tuition refund?

A Former Quarter Drop is not a petition for a tuition refund; by default, all tuition forfeiture policies will apply to a Former Quarter Drop. Students wishing to submit a Tuition Forfeiture Petition must contact Student Fiscal Services.

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No-Fee Unrestricted Drop Period

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Late-Course Drop Period

  • Applies to: 1. After 14th calendar day of the quarter Each quarter students may drop one class between Week 3 and the last day of instruction using MyUW. Then, in order to drop additional classes between Week 3 and the last day of instruction, students will use the Adviser Assisted Drop Request form. For any dropped course, a grade of RD (Registrar...
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