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Such an exception is permitted through the last day of classes of the fourth week of each semester. Asimilar practice is used for English courses.Dropping a CourseA student wishing to drop a course must complete the drop electronically through the studentinformation system or in the Admissions and Records Office by the published last date to qualify for arefund for the particular course. This transaction removes the student from the class roll and no grade isassigned.Withdrawal (from a course or the College)A withdrawal from a course is required after the published last date to drop the course with refund. Anenrollment request form requesting the withdrawal must be completed and signed by the student. Thecourse professor’s signature, or appropriate dean when the professor is not available, is required towithdraw from a course(s). A student success counselor can assist the student in exceptionalcircumstances. If a student chooses to withdraw from all courses, a counselor’s signature is required.Students must not rely on a verbal statement as evidence of withdrawal. The withdrawal requestbecomes effective the date received in the Admissions and Records Office and must be processed beforethe published last date to withdraw for the course.As described above, a student may withdraw from a course without academic penalty through thepublished withdrawal date for the course, a period equivalent to the first 60 percent of a term (session)and receive a grade of W. After that time, the student receives a grade of F.An exception can be considered when the following two conditions exist:• there are serious mitigating circumstances such as medical emergencies or other extreme conditions(as determined by the College)• the student is passing at the time of the onset of the mitigating circumstancesThe mitigating circumstances must be documented by the student and presented with the request towithdraw. Requests for mitigating circumstances must be submitted prior to the close of business on thelast day of classes. If the mitigating circumstances are approved, the student may receive a grade of W.A copy of the documentation will be filed in the Admissions and Records Office and retained accordingto records retention policy.*Financial aid students are strongly advised to meet with a financial aidofficer prior to requesting a withdrawal.Cancellation of a Course/Section by the CollegeA student must contact the Admissions and Records Office to receive a refund and/or add another courseto replace the cancelled section.Academic WarningAny student who fails to make a GPA of 2.0 or higher for any one semester, or who fails any course,receives the statement “academic warning” on the respective semester academic record.Academic ProbationAny student who fails to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.5 is placed on academic probation. Thestatement, “academic probation,” is placed on the student’s academic record. A student on academicprobation is required to consult with a faculty advisor or counselor and may be required to take less thanthe normal academic load in the next semester of attendance. Students are placed on probation only afterLord Fairfax Community College ● http://www.lfcc.edu27