College in the High School

Drop and Withdrawal Policy and Deadlines

Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course

It is the high school's responsibility to communicate with CWU CiHS when a student withdraws. When a student no longer in a CWU course in the high school, a withdrawal can be processed in the cihs.cwu.edu registration system by the teacher or counselor/reviewer. 

Teachers or Reviewers submit a withdrawal request in cihs.cwu.edu upon a student's request. 

A withdrawal or drop does not affect a student's CWU grade point average.

Be aware, withdrawing does not dismiss any class fees associated with the course. The charges will remain and the student or school will continue to receive invoices until the balance is paid.

For a complete listing of important deadlines, please visit our Forms page.

Dropping a course:

Drops requested by the appropriate drop date removes the course from the student CWU transcript and fees will not be assessed.

Uncontested withdrawal:

The student took a portion of the class. They will receive a +W on their transcript. Fees still need to be paid if applicable.

Complete Withdrawal:

Students will be withdrawn from all classes at CWU for reasons of illness or extenuating circumstances at any time, prior to finals week. The student will receive a W on their transcript for each class. Any applicable fees still need to be paid.

Hardship Withdrawal Petition:

Students may request to be withdrawn from one course (of several), late in the term, if they have experienced extenuating circumstances that present a hardship and affect their ability to finish the course. If approved, the student will receive a HW on their CWU transcript for the class. Applicable fees still need to be paid.

Deadlines for drop/withdrawal

The time frames for withdrawing or dropping vary depending on whether the high school is on a Semester, Trimester, or Quarter term system. Communication from the school or student must be received by deadline.
  • 2023-24 Semester Schools Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines

    Fall Semester 2023

    • Drop Course - 10/6/23
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 11/17/23
    • Complete Withdrawal - 1/12/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 1/12/24

    Spring Semester 2024

    • Drop Course - 2/23/24
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 4/12/23
    • Complete Withdrawal - 5/31/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 5/31/24

  • 2023-24 Trimester Schools Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines

    Fall Trimester 2023

    • Drop Course - 10/6/23
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 10/13/23
    • Complete Withdrawal - 11/3/23
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 11/3/23

    Winter Trimester 2024

    • Drop Course - 12/8/23
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 1/19/24
    • Complete Withdrawal - 2/23/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 2/23/24

    Spring Trimester 2024

    • Drop Course - 4/7/24
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 5/10/24
    • Complete Withdrawal - 5/31/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 5/31/24

  • 2023-24 Quarter Schools Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines

    Fall Quarter 2023

    • Drop Course - 10/6/23
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 10/27/23
    • Complete Withdrawal - 11/27/23
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 11/27/23

    Winter Quarter 2024

    • Drop Course - 1/22/24
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 2/9/24
    • Complete Withdrawal - 3/1/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 3/1/24

    Spring Quarter 2024

    • Drop Course - 4/5/24
    • Uncontested Withdrawal - 5/3/24
    • Complete Withdrawal - 5/24/24
    • Hardship Withdrawal Petition - 5/24/24

Dropping/Withdrawing from a course may be a difficult decision for a student

CWU CiHS can point the student or teacher to additional resources for tutoring, case management, library assistance and more that supports students in reaching their educational goals.

Students can request academic advising.

If you have questions about withdrawing from a College in the High School class, please email hspartnerships@cwu.edu

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