Withdrawal from an Individual Class

TopNet may be used to withdraw from individual courses according to dates published in the Academic Calendar. The official date of the withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is processed on TopNet. A $20 Schedule Change Fee will be assessed for each course withdrawal. Students who cease atteding class(es)
without an official withdrawal will receive failing grades.

Procedure

1. Login to TopNet (www.topnet.wku.edu) then click on Student Services, then Registration, then Register/Add/Drop, then select the appropriate term.

2. Locate the class(es) from which you need to withdraw, click on the drop/down box, and then click on Withdraw. Be sure to click on Submit Changes at the bottom of the page.

3. Verify that the transaction was processed properly by checking the status of the course. Verify that Credit Hours now reflect '0.0 hours' for each class dropped. Your transcript will reflect a grade of 'W' for each withdrawn course.

Withdrawal from All Courses

Students sometimes find it necessary to completely withdraw from the University for a particular term. Dropping full semester courses during the first 6 days of a regular semester will not show withdrawal grades on the official transcript. Withdrawal during the first 6 days of a regular semester will not show withdrawal grades on the official transcript. Withdrawal after the sixth day of the semester through the withdrawal deadline listed in the Academic Calendar will result in a 'W' grade for each course. The official date of the withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is processed on TopNet. After the withdrawal deadline, students must consult with each instructor for a withdrawal grade, which may be a 'W' or an 'F'. Students who cease attending class(es) without an official withdrawal will receive failing grades. For specific withdrawal deadlines for a regular semester or for bi-term courses, refer to the Academic Calendar.

Procedure

There are two ways to withdraw completely from the University before the printed deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar.

1. Use the procedure described above for all courses, OR

2. Submit a written request to the Office of the Registrar, 217 Potter Hall. The request must include the following: student's name, local address, e-mail address, phone number, WKU ID, statement of request to withdraw, date of the notice, and student signature. The withdrawal will be effective the date the notice is received in the Office of the Registrar.

3. Any refund will be calculated as of the withdrawal effective date.

4. Students who request to withdraw after the printed deadline should contact the Office of the Registrar at 270-745-3352 for instructions.

5. Remember to check on the following items prior to withdrawing: