Withdrawal Procedures

Courses that are dropped before the deadline for 0% refund will not appear on a student’s transcript.

• Financial liability to the College will be determined by the refund schedule applicable at the time the drop or withdrawal process takes place. 
• The refund schedule can be found by clicking here Refund Schedule and then select the Refunds & Adjustments link.

The withdrawal process begins after the last day to add/drop 100% refund deadline. Students who initiate a course or semester withdrawal will receive a “W” for the course(s) on their transcript. The financial liability will be determined by the refund schedule in effect at the time the withdrawal is processed.  A student cannot be reinstated into a class once a WITHDRAWAL is processed. A final grade of "W" is recorded.  

Withdrawal from a Course

A matriculated student who wishes to withdraw from a course should seek the counsel of the curriculum chair.

Students wishing to withdraw from a course or from the semester must obtain the withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office.  The forms are available in person Mon-Fri from 8:30-4:00 or to request a digital copy, send your request to regoffice@farmingdale.edu. Course withdrawals must be signed by the instructor. Students who wish to withdraw from the semester must have the withdrawal form signed by the Chair of their degree program. Withdrawals are recorded and processed on the day the form is returned to the Registrar's Office.

Students who withdraw to enter military service and wish to receive credit for course work or a tuition refund must submit a written request, together with a copy of their orders, to the Registrar’s Office.

A grade of “W” will be given to any student who officially withdraws from a course through the end of the ninth week of classes. Withdrawal after the ninth week of classes is permitted only under extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor.

NOTE: Students receiving financial aid for a financial aid period that includes a shortened session, such as a summer session or Intersession, who drop or withdraw from a class/classes in a session and are not currently attending any classes may be required to submit a “Statement of Intent to Return” to maintain their aid for that period. Please consult with the Office of Financial Aid.