Official Withdrawal

A student who wishes to officially withdraw from a course must do so online using myHCC, or complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans’ Affairs. Students who stop attending are not automatically withdrawn from classes.

The withdrawal period is between twenty percent and sixty-six percent of scheduled meeting dates. Term withdrawal dates are posted on HCC’s website. Information regarding withdrawal is available through the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans’ Affairs and the Office of Admissions and Advising.

All students are strongly urged to consult with an academic advisor before making academic decisions. Additional procedures prior to withdrawing are required of the following students:

• Students receiving financial aid and scholarships – Students receiving financial aid and scholarships must inform Financial Aid Services and obtain a signature from authorized staff in this office.
• International (F1) students – International (F1) students must receive consent from an international student advisor.
• Active duty service members and veterans – Students using veterans education benefits or tuition assistance must notify the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans’ Affairs when withdrawing from classes. Failure to do so may result in overpayment from the Veterans Administration or Department of Defense.

Students withdrawing officially from a class will receive a grade of “W.” The “W” will appear on the student’s transcript and show as attempted credit, but will not be calculated into the student’s GPA. Withdrawal can affect academic standing, financial aid, veterans benefits and tuition assistance (see Refunds and Satisfactor Academic Progress Standards for more information). Students who do not withdraw by the posted deadline must accept the final grade earned for the course.