How to decide If withdrawing from A class OR Classes is the best decision for you:
You should meet with your Professor, Academic Advisor, Financial Aid Counselor, Veteran Military Services Staff Person, and Director of Athletics as you consider withdrawing from a class or classes.
Step 1
Discuss your intention to withdraw with your Professor/the Faculty Member teaching the course and consider what options are available to ensure your success.
Your professor wants you to do well in the class and is invested in your success. Please be sure to reach out to them. They can:
- Work with you to develop a strategy for succeeding in the class
- Give you a more comprehensive assessment of where you stand in terms of your grade and what you will need to do to earn your desired grade
- Help you better understand and master the material
- Offer strategies for effectively studying and taking exams
- Provide you guidance on how to successfully complete assignments
- Direct you to additional resources available at FCC that can improve your class grade
If you have concerns about reaching out to your professor directly, consult the syllabus for contact information of the Program Manager or Department Chair.
Step 2
After consulting with your professor, discuss your intention to withdraw with your Academic Advisor. Click here to make an appointment. Withdrawing can impact your academic standing, your financial aid and scholarships, and your ability to reach your academic or career goals.
Your Academic Advisor can help you:
- Determine the impact of the withdrawal on your academic and career goals, including identifying whether the class you are considering withdrawing from is a prerequisite for a later course in your program.
- Identify alternative classes that may replace the course from which you would like to withdraw, including courses that may be run as 13-week or 7.5-week sessions. Note: If you are receiving Financial Aid and wish to add a class, please check with Financial Aid staff to determine if you will receive additional funds for this course.
A list of currently available courses can be found in the real-time course schedule
Resources about transfer requirements and course availability and frequency can be found on the program webpages.
Step 3
If you are currently receiving financial aid or scholarships, consult with your Financial Aid Counselor. Withdrawing can impact your financial aid and scholarships.
If you are receiving financial aid, you should contact the financial aid office prior to withdrawing from a class to determine the impact of withdrawing on your current funds received and future financial aid eligibility status. See “Consequences” below.
Step 4
If you are using veteran or military benefits, consult with Veteran and Military Services before withdrawing from a class or changing your enrollment.
If you are using VA education benefits or military tuition assistance, please consult with Veteran and Military Services to better understand the financial and academic impact of withdrawing or changing your enrollment.
Step 5
If you are a Student-Athlete, consult the Director of Athletics before withdrawing from a class.
Student-Athletes must enroll for at least 12 credits in-season unless they receive an NJCAA-approved exception facilitated by the FCC Department of Athletics. All Student-Athletes must receive approval from the Director of Athletics to withdraw from a course during the season.
If after these conversations you still intend to withdraw from the course, proceed to PeopleSoft to initiate the course withdrawal process by submitting the electronic Drop Form and completing the Withdrawal Survey. Confirmation of your withdrawal will be seen on your student account summary which will be sent to your myFCC email account.