What is voluntary withdrawal?
The Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline date is the final date by which a student may withdraw from a course without academic penalty. The VW deadline for Fall Term half-courses is Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The VW deadline for full courses and second term half-courses is Thursday, March 9, 2009. You should make note of the VW deadline for all courses in which you have registered. There is no academic penalty associated with a voluntary withdrawal. If, however, you miss the VW deadline, you must complete the course to the best of your ability. If you receive a failing grade, this will become a permanent part of your academic record, and cannot be removed. It is therefore extremely important to be aware of the VW deadlines for all of your courses!
