Often times we find ourselves answering the question, "What does the "W" mean on my transcript?"
During the first several weeks of the semester you are able to drop a class from your schedule with no penalty, also known as the "add-drop period".
Dropping a class any time after the "add-drop period" is over is "dropping with a W," also known as withdrawing from a class. Evidence that you dropped the course is noted on your transcript, but it doesn't affect your GPA. Think of it as a parking ticket: one or two are ok to have on a transcript, but when a handful of them are collected, future employers/schools might start to show some concern!
Overall, it's better to have a "W" than an "F", but also try to keep the number of "W's" to a minimum.
The last day to drop a course without a "W" is TODAY January 23rd. If you would like to drop a course without the "W" stop by the Registrar's office before 5 pm today!
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