Class Drop Process

If you are struggling in any class, please contact your instructor, a counselor or an advisor as soon as possible to learn about the many resources NWTC offers to support your success. We are here to help!

To officially drop or withdraw from a course, log in to your student portal using your NWTC ID and password. Select Academic Hub > Planning and Registration > Current Classes. Locate the course you wish to withdraw from and click the Drop button. Check the confirmation box, then select OK.  Find a complete ‘How To Guide’ by following this link > How do I drop a class? - Ask NWTC 

You will not be dropped from a class for non‑attendance or non‑payment. In addition, drop requests cannot be submitted through instructors. Once you register for a class, you are responsible for paying all tuition and fees by the published payment due dates, unless you officially drop the class by the calendar day before the class start date. Please refer to the NWTC Refund Policy for more refund details. 

The timing of when you drop a class can impact your grade, refund, and charges to your account. If you drop a class during the refund period, your account may be adjusted. If you receive financial aid, veteran benefits, or other agency funding, it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate office to find out if any funds must be repaid. If you receive financial aid or funding from other sources, please be aware that changes to your enrollment may affect your current or future eligibility. Please contact the Financial Aid Office or an Academic Advisor before making any changes to enrollment.

We encourage you to connect with your academic advisor prior to dropping a class to understand the impact.

After 60% of the course has been completed, it can no longer be dropped, and the final grade will be recorded. 

A student may request a Withdrawal after 60% when an extenuating circumstance occurs outside of their control and prohibits them from completing a class or classes in which they are currently enrolled (e.g., severe medical problems or traumatic events). A student may be eligible for an Extenuating Circumstance Withdrawal only if the timing or nature of the circumstance prevents them from voluntarily withdrawing from their class(es) before being issued a grade. If approved, the student will receive a Withdrawal (W) for the requested classes.

Students can request class drop authorization due to an extenuating circumstance via their student email to their instructor. The request must include your Student ID, academic term, class #, and supporting documentation of your extenuating circumstances.

• If approved, the instructor will forward the email request to studentrecords@nwtc.edu for further processing.
• The instructor and student will be sent an email confirming that the class drop has been processed.

The instructor is not required to approve the class drop. If the instructor denies the request, you may ask for your request to be reviewed by the Dean/Associate Dean for final review.

• If approved by the instructor or Dean/ Associate Dean (whenever the instructor is not present), a grade of “W” will then be assigned. There will be no refund after the 60% class completion.

Note: If you withdraw from a program or certificate, it is your responsibility to also drop any classes you are enrolled in. You may choose to continue taking classes without pursuing a program or certificate. Student Affairs is not responsible for withdrawing you from courses after you withdraw from a program or certificate. Please be aware that withdrawing from a program may impact your financial aid eligibility.

Armed Forces: If you are a member of the National Guard or a Reserve unit of the U.S. Armed Forces and you withdraw from school because you are called to state active duty or active military service for 30 days or more, you have the right to be re-enrolled after your discharge. You may choose to return either in the semester immediately following your discharge or the next succeeding semester. At your request, the District Board will take one of the following actions for all courses you were required to withdraw from:

• Reimburse tuition and fees paid for all the courses.

• Grant an incomplete in all the courses and permit you to complete the courses, within six months after leaving state service or active service, without paying additional tuition or fees.

For more information, contact NWTC at (920) 498-5444