Dropping a Class

You Drop a class when you remove it from your schedule during Priority, Pre-term or Late Registration. A dropped class does not appear on your transcript. Late Registration is the last time period for dropping a class. After the last day of Late Registration, only withdrawal are allowed. Students can Withdraw themselves up to the mid-point of the semester.

Remember, to be certified as a full-time student, you must carry a minimum of 12 semester hours.

A student who is enrolled in less than a full-time course of study at Georgia State may be in jeopardy of:

1. losing insurance coverage under his or her parent/guardian’s insurance policy
2. being out of compliance with the Department of Homeland Security if enrolled at Georgia State on a student visa
3. being placed on a loan payment schedule by a lender or guarantor if the student is the recipient of federal financial aid
4. losing a scholarship if the guidelines for receiving the scholarship require full-time student enrollment.

You can find the information above as well as more information on registration at the following link: https://registrar.gsu.edu/registration/registration-guide/

Withdrawing from a Class

Withdrawals appear on a student’s permanent record and count towards a student’s attempted hours. Here are details of different types of withdrawals. (Found at the following website: https://registrar.gsu.edu/registration/withdrawals/)

• Voluntary Withdrawal
  Students may make a voluntary withdrawal from a class or classes using PAWS, up until the midpoint.  There are limits on withdrawals with the grade of W for students pursuing associate and bachelor degrees.  Before withdrawing from a course, students should consult with their academic advisor.  There is no withdrawal limit for graduate and non-degree seeking students (i.e., post-baccalaureate and transients). Further details on voluntary withdrawals can be found in the University catalog.
• Involuntary Withdrawal
  When a faculty member determines that a student is in violation of one of the class policies (e.g., has missed a required assignment or has excessive absences), that faculty member may withdraw the student from the course.  Further details on involuntary withdrawals can be found in the University catalog.
• Emergency Withdrawal
  Students may receive emergency withdrawals when non-academic emergency situations occur which prevent them from completing their coursework (e.g., severe medical problems, traumatic events/circumstances that cause them to miss numerous classes).  Further details on emergency withdrawals can be found in the University catalog.
• Military Withdrawal
  A student who is on active duty or is a military reservist (including members of the National Guard) may withdraw from the university if called for active duty or reassignment. The student must officially withdraw and submit Official Orders to Active Duty to the Registrar’s office, Sparks Hall, Room 224 at the Atlanta campus. Further details on military withdrawals can be found in the University catalog.
• Non-Academic Withdrawal
  In the judgment of the Dean of Students, a student may be withdrawn from the university for non-academic reasons when it is determined that the student has demonstrated behavior that: (a) poses a significant danger or threat of physical harm to self or to the person or property of others; or (b) interferes with the rights of other members of the university community or with the exercise of any proper activities or functions of the university or its personnel.

When and How You Can Withdraw

You must complete the procedure to withdraw from a class using PAWS. A withdrawal before the semester midpoint does not guarantee a grade of W. We encourage you to speak to your advisor or professor before withdrawing from a course.

For more detailed information on withdrawals, please refer to the “Revision of Class Schedule” section in the University catalogs.

More information on the policies surrounding withdrawing can be found at the following link: https://advisement.gsu.edu/self-service/policies/withdrawal-policy/