From the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week following the first day of lectures in any semester, a student may, upon formal notification to the Registrar, drop a course without academic prejudice. A grade of DR will be assigned in these circumstances and will be entered on the student's record.

From the beginning of the ninth week following the first day of lectures in any semester to the last day to add courses in the following semester, a student who is prevented from completing the requirements of a course by illness, bereavement, or other acceptable cause, duly authenticated in writing, may drop a course without academic prejudice. This may occur only with the approval of both the course instructor and the head of the academic unit of the student's program or in the case of students who have not declared a program, the head of the academic unit of the course in question. A grade of DR will be assigned in these circumstances and will be entered on the student's record.

 

6.5.7.3 Dropping Courses Retroactively
An academic transcript is a complete and accurate reflection of a student’s academic record. Once the final exam is written the course will be considered to be completed and, normally, no retroactive drop will be possible. A poor grade is not, in and of itself, acceptable grounds for dropping a course retroactively. On rare occasions, a student may request to drop a course retroactively (i.e. beyond the last day to add courses in the semester following the one in which the course was taken). Normally, such requests will be considered only for courses that were not completed as a result of circumstances beyond the student’s control such as illness, bereavement, or other acceptable cause, duly authenticated. If a request for a retroactive drop is approved, a grade of DEX (Drop due to Exceptional Circumstances) will be assigned in these circumstances and entered on the student’s record. Requests shall be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by e-mail to appeals.retrodrops@mun.ca no later than five years following the last day of examinations for the semester in which the course was taken. Requests must include the following information:
name,
current address and telephone number,
Memorial University of Newfoundland email address,
student ID number,
course(s) requested to drop retroactively,
explanation of why course(s) could not be dropped during regular time frame for dropping,
grounds for the request,
supporting documentation, and
documentation from the course instructor regarding grading scheme and final grade.
 

6.5.7.4 Work Terms
Students registered for a co-operative education work term should refer to the appropriate academic unit section of this calendar with respect to regulations regarding work terms.
 

6.5.7.5 Tuition Fee Implications
A student who drops a course within two weeks following the first day of lecture in any semester will not be liable for tuition fees for that course. Tuition fee refunds for dropping courses after that period will be prorated in accordance with Tuition and Related Fees, Tuition refunds based on withdrawal from course(s). Further Information can be found at the Financial and Administrative Services website at www.mun.ca/finance/fees/.

In the case of sessions, accelerated courses, and courses offered outside the normal time frame of a semester or session, deadlines for dropping courses without financial liability will be prorated accordingly.