However, in order for this to happen, you must live within the following guidelines. Please read, review them carefully, and resolve to follow them throughout the course. Course Withdrawal . A student who drops a course after August 31 will receive a W. A student may not drop a course after November 21. It is the student s ultimate responsibility to submit an official withdrawal to avoid receiving an F in the class.
Attendance is necessary, since both speaking and listening are integral parts of the course.
Class activities other than speeches also contribute to learning. When it is necessary to miss class, you are responsible for obtaining information and materials you may have missed. Before November 21, you may be dropped from the course for six class hours of absence from class and lack of progress in completing assigned work . Presentations and other classroom activities must be completed on the day assigned. Late written work will be graded using higher standards and must be submitted by the class meeting following the date due .