Withdrawals

Each student is responsible to complete OR officially withdraw from each class in which he/she enrolls.

Failure to withdraw may result in an “F” or “NC” grade. Any withdrawal during the first 4 weeks of the term of the class for regular semester length classes will not appear on the student transcript. After the 12th week for full semester classes and the 6th week for eight-week classes, a grade must be assigned for each student who has not officially withdrawn. A “W” grade is assigned if the student officially withdraws before the withdrawal deadline. See Deadlines and Dates To Remember for official withdrawal dates.

Students who are dropped by their instructors for missing the first class meeting or for excessive absences should verify the instructor drop with the Admissions Office in order to avoid grade penalties and to comply with critical drop dates as specified. See Deadlines and Dates To Remember.

Students should be aware that “W’s” are used to determine academic status.

You may withdraw/drop a class by:

1.  Calling the touch-tone system at (714) 438-8200. If your email is on file with the Admissions Office and you’ve paid all your fees, you will receive a confirmation program receipt via email once your transaction is complete. It is the student’s responsibility to verify their withdrawal, therefore before hanging up; students should press 5 on their phone which will list their updated class schedule.  (Unfortunately, this option is not available once touch-tone registration for the next semester has begun).  See the Touch-tone Registration System Hours page for availability.

OR

2.  Mailing a letter or Student Drop Form by the drop deadline date to Golden West College , 15744 Golden West Street, P O Box 2710 , Huntington Beach CA   92647 .  The letter or drop form should be sent to the attention of the Admissions office and the student needs to make sure the envelope is postmarked on or before the deadline date.

OR

3.  In-person in the Admissions Office during normal business hours, Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Student will be required to present a valid GWC Photo ID, Drivers License, Military ID or Passport to drop a class.