Limitation on Number of Withdrawals

 

FAU Policy as per the University Catalog:

Undergraduate students may not withdraw (with a grade of “W” or “ZR”) from more than two courses at the lower-division level (1000- and 2000-level courses) and from more than three courses at the upper-division or higher level (3000- and 4000-level courses; the limitation also applies to undergraduates taking graduate-level courses).  Zero- and one-credit courses are excluded from these limitations.  Exceptional Circumstance Withdrawals, which carry the “WM” grade, are excluded as well.

 

Withdrawal vs. Drop

Withdrawal Drop
Removing a course from your schedule after the end of the add/drop period. Add/drop typically ends on the Friday of the first week of classes, but check the academic calendar for specific details. Removing a course from your schedule prior to the end of the add/drop period. Add/drop typically ends on the Friday of the first week of classes, but check the academic calendar for specific details.
Appears on your transcript as a "W" Does not appear on your transcript
Counts as an attempt Does not count as an attempt
Is fee liable: you will not receive a refund accept in approved Exceptional Circumstance Withdrawals (ECW) Is not fee liable: you will receive a refund if you have already paid

 

 

Important Reminders

  • You can find the number of times you have withdrawn from upper and lower division courses at the bottom of your unofficial transcript which can view via MyFAU Self Service.
  • Before making the decision to withdraw from a course:

 

Withdrawal Limit Hold

If you see this hold on your account, speak to your advisor.

 

 

 

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