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W (Withdrawal) is not an automatic process. The student is responsible for officially withdrawing, through the Admissions and Records Office, to avoid receiving “F” or “NP” (no-pass) grades.

Upon entering Golden West College, the student assumes the responsibility of completing each course in which he/she is registered. A college student is expected to attend all sessions of the classes in which he/she is enrolled. An instructor may drop a student for excessive absences when the instructor determines that, due to absences, the student may not successfully complete the course. Students who miss the first meeting of the class may also be dropped. 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. After a student has been dropped from the class for unexcused absences, appeal for reinstatement will be considered only under extenuating circumstances.

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 “NP” 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classes and the 6th week for eight-week classes, a grade must be assigned for each student who has not officially withdrawn.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 the Academic Calendar in this schedule for withdrawal date information.

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

Students may withdraw/drop a class by:

1. Logging in to your MyGWC site. Drops will be allowed via the web in accordance with published drop deadlines. Please note: Be sure to click on “submit changes” after you enter the CRN you wish to drop. Verify all withdrawals.

2. Mailing a letter or Student Drop Form by the drop deadline date to Golden West College , 15744 Golden West Street, P.O. Box 2748 , 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 has a USPS postmark on or before the deadline date.

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.