Graduate Course Drop/Withdrawal Information
Prior to dropping or withdrawing from graduate coursework, individuals should consider the impact a course drop/withdrawal will have on grades, tuition & fees, and federal financial aid. Students considering dropping courses and/or withdrawing from a graduate program are encouraged to review the information here in order to make a well-informed decision. If a registered student elects to drop a course or withdrawal from a program, the student must follow the proper drop/withdrawal procedures (see FAQ below).
Drop/Withdrawal Impact on GRADES
The timing of a course drop/withdrawal will determine whether the course appears on the Adams State transcript. The enrollment record and grades are determined based on the following guidelines:
- Student withdraws prior to the official start date:
No grade received - Student withdraws prior to the drop/add date (15% of course):
No grade received - Student withdraws prior to the first 50% of the course:
“W” or earned grade - Student withdraws after 50% of the course:
“F” or earned grade - Student does not officially withdraw:
“F” or earned grade - Student withdraws prior to the drop/add date (15% of course):
Student responsible for 10% of charges - Student withdraws prior to first 25% of the course:
Student responsible for 25% of charge - Student withdraws prior to first 50% of the course:
Student responsible for 50% of charges - Student withdraws after 50% of the course:
Student responsible for 100% of charges - Student does not officially withdraw:
Student responsible for 100% of charges
More information about drop/withdrawal guidelines is online at:
Records Withdraw/Drop Deadlines
For more information, please contact the ASU Records Office at 719-587-7321
Drop/Withdrawal Impact on TUITION & FEES
By registering for a course(s), the student accepts responsibility for tuition, fees, and other costs associated with enrolling in graduate coursework. The timing of a course drop/withdrawal will determine the amount of tuition & fees in which the student is responsible for. In order to avoid all charges, students must drop prior to the official start date. Students who choose to drop a course on or after the official start date will be responsible for tuition and fees based on the following guidelines:
More information about the ASU Financial Obligation Policy is online at:
Business Office Withdraw/Drop Information
For more information, please contact ASU Student Business Services at 719-587-7728
Drop/Withdrawal Impact on FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Students who drop/withdraw all courses prior to completing 60% of the enrollment period (semester) may be required to return a prorated portion of their financial aid based on federal financial aid guidelines.
More information regarding return of Title IV funds is online at:
Financial Aid Withdraw/Drop Information
For more information, please contact ASU Office of Financial Aid at 719-587-7306
