1.Policy
Refer to Policy Number AC100-07
2.Withdrawal from a Course, Program or the College
Once registered, students are academically and financially responsible for their courseunless they officially withdraw by the given deadlines.
Students are not officially withdrawn if they cease to attend classes, or verbally notify theirteacher, Enrolment Services staff, or other college staff of their intent to withdraw. Studentswho cease to attend classes and do not officially withdraw will remain enrolled and may beassigned an "F" grade.
Some Possible Consequences of Withdrawing from a Course or Program
Withdrawing from a Course or Program or reducing the number of Courses in which astudent is enrolled in the semester can have some significant consequences. Some of theconsequences may include the following:
Change the student’s eligibility for an OSAP loan.
Extend the duration of studies and/ or delay graduation.
Possibly add to expenses through additional fees.
Affect any sponsorship arrangements the student might have in place.
Affect the student’s eligibility for inter-collegiate sports.
Impact prerequisites for upcoming semesters.
2.1 Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty
2.1.1 Full-time Students
To withdraw from a program without academic penalty (without being penalized by an 'F' grade or an “FNA” grade), students must submit an Intent to Withdraw Form to the Enrolment Services office by the specified date in the semester. This deadline is noted in the sessional dates issued during registration, and is available in the Enrolment Services office and on myCentennial.
For all other courses that do not have midterms, Continuing Education courses, condensed courses, OLC courses, or distance education courses, this deadline date is two-thirds of the way through the course or as stated in the course outline. Students registered in part-time courses must submit a withdrawal form to the
registrar's office by the specified date noted in their brochure. They should
specifically note the various deadline dates.
The academic advisor (program chair/coordinator) must sign the form to ensure
the student understands any academic issues ensuing from the action.
2.1.2 Students Enrolled in Continuing Education
Students who are enrolled in Continuing Education courses in addition to full-
time courses and have paid for the Continuing Education courses separately
who will like to withdraw from the course without academic penalty must
officially withdraw by the mid-point of the program. The mid-point is reached
when 50 percent of scheduled classes or meetings are completed.
2.2 Withdrawal with Partial Refund
Once registered, a student is academically and financially responsible unless a formal
written withdrawal is made by the appropriate deadlines.
2.2.1 Full-time Students
Full-time students may obtain a partial refund of their semester fees if they
withdraw within six business days following the first day of class. If they
withdraw from their program (or even reduce their courses) after this deadline
(on and after the seventh day), they are ineligible for a partial refund of their
semester fees.
2.2.2 Students Enrolled in Continuing Education
Students registered in a Continuing Education course may qualify for a partial
refund if they officially withdraw by the following deadlines:
a) before the start of the first scheduled class, if the course has four or fewer
classes;
b) before the start of third scheduled class if the course has more than four
meetings;
c) 30 calendar days after receiving print-based course materials.
3. Cross References to Other Existing Policies or Regulations
Grading Policy
4. Revisions
February, 2008