If students do not withdraw, they will be awarded a grade of F and they will be required to pay for the course before they can register for additional courses in future semesters. Neither faculty nor advisers are authorized to withdraw students from classes. Petition for Change of Grade Students who believe their grades were recorded incorrectly or unfairly should contact their instructors, who can correct any errors in grading. If the faculty member is not available, students may speak to the chair of the department or the dean of the school. The form should be submitted to the school offering the course with documented reasons reasons as serious as medical problems or military obligations for altering the grade.
Schools have special procedures and committees to consider petitions.
The Office of the Bursar will not consider requests for refunds until a grade of W appears on a student s record. Exceptions are variable topics courses, internships, or some other courses that can be taken more than once for credit.