Withdrawal Policy

Students may withdraw from individual classes (full semester duration, modular, and summer) via the web at www.
coloradomesa.edu prior to the start of the session (semester or modular). Once the session has begun, a withdrawal
is permitted up to the mid-point of those classes. See the calendar in the current course schedule for details.

After the session has begun, a Change of Schedule form, properly completed and with the instructors signature, is required and must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by the deadlines published in the semester course schedule. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office. Students who officially withdraw from a course prior to the date of mid-semester (see semester course schedule for specific date) will receive a "W." Students who withdraw after the deadline will automatically receive a grade of "F" except for cases with extenuating, non-academic reasons.

In addition to regular withdrawal from class(es) by the student, an instructor may initiate a withdrawal from his or her class for failure to attend class, failure to turn in assignments over an extended period of time, or for disciplinary reasons. In such cases, the instructor must observe regular withdrawal deadlines.

Total Withdrawal from the College Students who desire to withdraw totally from Mesa State College are advised
to notify their faculty advisor or the Advising Center prior to obtaining the appropriate paperwork from the Registrar's Office.

Prior to the first day of the semester, students may totally withdraw from Mesa State by dropping all classes at www.coloradomesa.edu. If a student desires to totally withdraw after the semester has begun, he/she
must report to the Registrar's Office. See the calendar in the current course schedule for details. The necessary
withdrawal papers must be filled out by the student and officially signed by the appropriate staff.

Grades of "W" will be given if done so before the deadline and if all withdrawal procedures have been satisfied for courses in which the student has not already received a grade (including F). Students totally withdrawing after the deadline will receive grades of "F." Exceptions to the withdrawal deadline are possible and are considered only by written appeal in the case of true, documented emergencies. The Appeals Committee will review completed, documented requests. Appeal forms are available in the Registrar's Office.