Withdrawing from a Term - Undergraduate
Students who have registered for classes and decide not to attend have the responsibility to cancel their registration or initiate a withdrawal by following the appropriate procedure. Non-attendance does not constitute cancellation or withdrawal. Students are cautioned that they are only eligible for one Post-Census Withdrawal during their undergraduate career at Fort Lewis College.
Procedures to Withdraw From a Term
- PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE TERM
Students must cancel their registration through WebOPUS. Students should select “Student Services” > “Registration” > “Add/ Drop Classes” > select the appropriate term > drop each of their classes prior to midnight on the day before the term begins.
- FIRST DAY OF TERM THROUGH CENSUS DATE
Students must initiate a pre-Census withdrawal using WebOPUS. Students should select “Student Services” > “Registration” > “Withdraw from the Current Term” > read about impact of withdrawals on tuition and fee charges, eligibility for on-campus housing, and financial aid > Submit “Request to Withdraw from the Current Term” > complete the form > Submit “Request to Withdraw from the Current Term” > “Withdraw from Current Term now.” Students will be notified via email when their request to withdraw has been processed.
- AFTER CENSUS DATE TO LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES
Students must initiate a post-Census withdrawal using WebOPUS. Students should select “Student Services” > “Registration” > “Withdraw from the Current Term” > read about impact of withdrawals on course grades, tuition and fee charges, eligibility for on-campus housing, and financial aid > Submit “Request to Withdraw from the Current Term” > complete the form > Submit “Request to Withdraw from the Current Term” > “Withdraw from Current Term now.”- Students submitting their first request for post-Census withdrawal during their undergraduate career at Fort Lewis College will be automatically approved and they will receive the grade of SW (semester withdrawal) for all of their courses.
- Second and subsequent requests for post-Census withdrawals will be reviewed by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students will be notified via email whether the request has been approved or denied.
- Students who are approved for a second or subsequent post-Census withdrawal will receive the grade of AW in all of their courses. Students not approved will be assigned a grade by each instructor at the end of the term.
- Students submitting their first request for post-Census withdrawal during their undergraduate career at Fort Lewis College will be automatically approved and they will receive the grade of SW (semester withdrawal) for all of their courses.
Technical Difficulties with WebOPUS
If a student experiences problems with using WebOPUS, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible.
Tuition and Fees Schedule For Students Who Withdraw
Students initiating a pre-Census or post-Census withdrawal will be assessed tuition and fees according to the pro rata schedule published on the Student Billing & Cashiering website. There are separate schedules for the fall and spring semesters and the summer sessions.
Other Responsibilities Associated With Withdrawal
Students who have applied for housing and/or financial aid have other responsibilities associated with official withdrawal and must contact those offices directly.