Please note:  If the student is a program registrant, all requests for withdrawal must be initiated by the student and must be submitted in writing to the Registrar's Office. If the student is a course registrant only, written requests are not required.

Course Withdrawal

If a course is officially dropped within the first third of the course/section duration in the full-time timetable, or up to the second scheduled class in the Continuing Education timetable, all reference to the course is dropped from the student's academic record.

If a course is officially dropped within the second third of the course section duration in the full-time timetable, or between the second scheduled class and the end of the second third of a Continuing Education course, a W (indicating withdrawal) will be recorded beside the appropriate course on the student's transcript.

The date on or before which a course must be dropped in order to receive a W is listed beside each course on the student timetable. Students should ensure that they are aware of this date.

A grade of F will be assigned to any course/section dropped after the two-thirds point of a course section duration. For further information, refer to College Directive E8 available from the Registrar's Office.

Program Withdrawal

Students contemplating full withdrawal from the College are strongly encouraged to consult their Program Chair or a College Counsellor before formalizing their decision, to ensure that all alternatives are considered.

It is essential that students, upon leaving, complete an Official Withdrawal Form (available from the Registrar's Office). This form completes the student's permanent academic record at the College. A letter of withdrawal or signed fax will also be accepted.

The effective date of withdrawal is the date on which the withdrawal notification is received in the Registrar's Office. The impact withdrawal has on the student's academic record is determined on a course-by-course basis as described under Course Withdrawal (above).

In certain cases, the Registrar may act on behalf of the student in completing the withdrawal process. Typically, this would occur in cases involving death, serious injury or illness, or formal requests to do so.

Failure to attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal. Students who withdraw unofficially from the College, that is, without formal written notification, will be awarded an F grade in each course registration. Sponsored students in tuition short/adult training programs will be "discontinued" under the same circumstances.

Refunds

You will find information about REFUND POLICIES for full-time Post-Secondary, Adult Training and Part-time Day Students in the FEES section.