Cancellations/Withdrawals and Add/Drop Policies

You are expected to complete the courses for which you register. If you decide you do not want to take a course, you MUST follow the Drop/Add/Withdrawal procedures established by the University to OFFICIALLY DROP the course. If you never attend or stop attending a course and fail to officially withdraw from the university, you will receive an F in the course at the end of the semester.  For more information, go to Add/Drop Forms & Instructions.

Attendance Policy - Students are expected to attend the first meeting of class, or have permission from the instructor or chair of the department to be absent. Those who do not attend the first two days of class may be required to drop the course if there are others who wish to add the course. It is the student's responsibility to officially drop the course through the Registration and Records Office or on the web (see the drop schedule by term below).

In all cases involving changes in registration, it is your responsibility to file the properly completed forms, which are available online or you can stop in the Registration and Records Office for a copy of the paper form. Failure to complete official changes in your registration may result in the recording of F grades and loss of credits.

Cancellations and Withdrawal Refund Policies

While attending UWSP, circumstances may arise that require a student to withdraw from the university. If you are considering withdrawing, you are encouraged to consult with your advisor prior to completing the official withdrawal process so that you may discuss the best possible outcomes for your individual circumstances.  Click here for assistance on withdrawing from the university.

The $100 registration deposit, paid by continuing and re-entry students, will be refunded only if you notify the Registration and Records Office in writing that you are canceling your registration prior to the following dates:

$100 Refund Dates by Term:

• Summer 2013: May 17, 2013 if your first class starts between May 28 and June 16.
  June 7, 2013 if your first class starts June 17 or after.
  
  
• Fall 2013: August 16, 2013

• Winterim 2014: December 20, 2013
   
• Spring 2014: January 10, 2014
  

Refunds are prorated for courses meeting less than the full term.

Add/Drop Dates  - see dates below.  Go to Add/Drop Forms by Term for information on signature approvals.