Student Tribune
Student Initiated Withdrawals
It is that time of year that many requests come in for "Medical Withdrawals"
which do not exist at Monroe Community College. The process is listed below and
is on the Health Services website.
Student Initiated Withdrawal
There are many reasons why a student might need or want to withdraw,
including health problems. This is now a student initiated process, as your
instructors cannot withdraw you. Students are often surprised to find that
there is no "medical withdrawal" designation at MCC. A withdrawal for any
reason simply appears as a "W" on the student's transcripts.
Steps for Student Initiated Withdrawal
Follow the steps below for withdrawal for any reason, including
non-catastrophic health reasons.
- Before doing so, please connect with advisors in Academic
Advisement.
They can go over your options, especially since
withdrawing can affect your financial aid, athletics eligibility, and veteran's
benefits.
- Discuss your financial obligations with Financial Aid prior to
withdrawing.
You are responsible for 100% of tuition, and fees
if you withdraw from a course or courses, after the drop/add period.
- "Withdrawal" means officially leaving an individual class
after the add/drop period, but before 80% of the course has been completed.
- "Complete withdrawal" means leaving all courses in a
semester after the add/drop period, but this must be processed by the last day
of classes (the Friday before finals week begins). After a complete withdrawal,
students need to reapply to return to the college.
To Withdraw Electronically From Individual Courses
- Log into MyMCC
- Click on Students tab
- Click on My Courses sub-tab
- Click on Add/Drop sub-tab
- Select the Correct Term
- Choose Student Initiated Withdrawal for the specific course
- If the class(es) has a lab/cln/con, be sure to withdraw from all
sections
- Submit changes
You will receive a "W" grade on your academic transcript.
To Withdraw in Person
For complete withdrawal from MCC or from individual courses, complete a
withdrawal form at the Registration Office at the Brighton Campus (6-203) or at
the Student Engagement Center at the Downtown Campus (2nd Floor, Room 210).
Health Services becomes involved in the withdrawal process only in
the event of a catastrophic illness, injury, or medical event requiring
hospitalization.
- If the student is unable to withdraw themselves, they may request
assistance with a withdrawal through our office.
- Students must submit adequate documentation as soon as possible, but no
later than 20 working days beyond the completion of the semester unless there
are extraordinary circumstances.
- If approved, a grade of 'W' will be entered on the official transcript.
- Students are responsible for 100% of tuition, financial aid and fees if
withdrawn for any reason.
Carson, Jacqueline
Health Services
11/07/2019