A new course withdrawal policy will be in effect beginning with the fall, 2010 semester (including M1 and AHEAD 1 terms) and any following semesters:

• Students must complete the course withdrawal process by the eighth week of the semester (or the proportional equivalent for accelerated/intensive terms.)
• Withdrawal deadlines for each term are indicated on the Academic Calendars
• After that deadline, students will receive the grade they earned at the end of the course
• The WF grade will no longer be available as a grading option. Only the Registrar’s office may enter a grade of W (Withdrawal) – the W grade will no longer be an option for instructors to enter
• Non attendance or unofficial withdrawals do not constitute course withdrawal
• Students will not receive academic credit for withdrawn courses and may not be able to maintain certain benefits or participate in certain University activities such as athletics if their enrollment status changes.
• The withdrawal process will require the signature of the student and the course instructor.
• Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor prior to proceeding with the withdrawal process to discuss the effect of the withdrawal on academic progress
• Refunds, if applicable, are applied as defined by the refund schedule outlined on the Student Account website
• Phone withdrawals will not be accepted. However, students enrolled in online courses may communicate their request and attach the instructor’s acknowledgment by email to registrar@sacredheart.edu
• Only students may initiate a request for an official course withdrawal
• Completed forms must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the appropriate deadline as outlined in the Academic Calendars, but the date of initial contact with the Registrar’s Office will be used as the official date of withdrawal