Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) information for Fall 2023
November 9, 2023 —
Fall term VW deadline is Nov. 21, 2023.
The Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for Fall term courses is November 21, 2023.
Deciding to withdraw from a course can be a challenging decision. Whether you want to alter your current academic direction, or you are facing difficulties with life that effect your studies – it is always a good idea to understand your options and the impact of your decisions.
Before you drop a course…
- Speak with your course instructor about your concerns and if there are strategies for improvement before the end of term.
- Talk with your academic advisor about your course load, study strategies, and possible options for repeating the course in the future.
- Be aware of course load requirements and the implications of a VW – if you have a government student loan, are a sponsored student, a Bison athlete, or are in any other type of situation that requires a minimum course load.
- Refer to the First Year Planning Guide or the Academic Calendar to make sure you know where that course fits into your intended or current program.
- Check to see if the course is required as a prerequisite for upper-level courses within your program.
- Look at the Winter and Summer Term schedules to see if the course is offered again this year.
VW’s and your Student Record:
- No refund will be issued for a VW’d course.
- VW’d courses will be recorded on official transcripts and student records with a final grade of VW.
- Courses cannot be withdrawn from after the VW deadline has passed.
For information visit the important dates and deadlines page.