A student wishing to withdraw from a course must consult with their graduate advisor and the Program Director (signature approval required). Withdrawal becomes effective only when the student presents an official notice to the Registrar’s Office. A student who withdraws from a course after drop/add dates for classes will receive grade of “W.” Refer to the academic calendar for specific dates. When a student does not officially withdraw from a class or from the University, a grade of “F” or “FN” (failure for non-attendance) is incurred. For those graduate programs organized as a cohort, withdrawing from a course may result in a significant delay in progress through the program.