All Pathways Lead to....?
This student was admitted to FAU as a STEM Bridge Mechanical Engineering major. They shared that they currently have a "D" in Calc w/ Analytical Geometry 1. They are thinking about withdrawing from the course. How will this impact their STEM Bridge pathway or major?
The student will not be able to continue in their major in Spring or at any point while enrolled at FAU.
When a student is considering withdrawing from a course, what is the most important referall that we should make before the student makes their final decision?
Additional info: The student has already spoken with their professor and knows its not possible to pass the course. The student commutes from off campus.
Financial Aid! If students recieve financial aid, they must connect with them to discuss if withdrawing from a course will be affect their aid for either current or for future semesters.
A student shared that they have a "D" in Spanish beginner level 2 and they want to withdraw from the course. As an advisor, what should you communicate to help them make an informed decision?
Inform the student that a D- is a passing grade, so they may choose to remain in the course and take advantage of tutoring or other academic support resources?
What is the deadline to drop with a "W" for the Fall 2026 semester (full term)?
October 30, 2026
You are meeting with a student on academic probation. They are currently failing two classes but think they will be able to get their grade up to a "B". What conversation are you having with them?
Have a larger conversation weighing the risk of suspension vs continuing in the course.
This student was admitted to FAU as a STEM Bridge Civil Engineering major. They want to discuss withdrawing from Government of the U.S. How will this impact their STEM Bridge pathway or major?
This will not impact their pathway or major.
How many credit hours must a student be enrolled in to remain eligible for on-campus housing?
9 credit hours.
Note: this threshold is moreso internal knowledge for us to know. It is still good practice to refer students to speak with Housing if a withdraw will put them below full-time status.
If a student mentions withdrawing from a class between the 3rd week of class until before midterm grades are posted, what should you do before discussing withdrawal options?
Ask why the student is struggling and connect them with the appropriate resources, such as tutoring or PAC for time management and study strategies. Remind them that withdrawing today versus the last day to withdraw has the same outcome, so they can use available resources and make a strong effort before deciding to withdraw.
Where would a student go to withdraw from a class? List all steps.
1. Log in to MyFAU account
2. Select “FAU Self Service”
3. Select “Registration” from the left-hand menu
4. Select “Register for Classes”
5. Input the Term
6. In the Action box next to the course, select "Drop via Web with W Grade"
7. Submit
Student walks into UAS to discuss withdrawing from a course. After viewing the "categories" section in Navigate you see they are an international student. Where should you refer them to other than Financial Aid and Housing?
International Student Services
This student was admitted to FAU as a JUMP start Pre-Business Marketing major. They want to discuss withdrawing from first attempt of Statistics. How will this impact their JUMP pathway or major?
This will not impact their pathway or major
A student majoring in Pre-Business (Marketing) informs you that they are considering withdrawing from their ISM2000 course this semester. Besides the W policy, what other policy would be important to dicuss with this student?
The COB 2 attempt policy! If this is the student's first attempt at ISM2000, they should be informed that a W counts as an attempt, and they MUST pass on their 2nd try. If this is the student's 2nd attempt, they should be informed that withdrawing from the course will require that they change their major outside of the college.
In which of the following types of withdraws are students fee liable for the course?: Withdraw, Exceptional Circumstances Withdraw (ECW), Late Withdraw
Students are fee liable when withdrawing or late withdrawing from their coursework. Students withdrawing from all classes in the current semester due to exceptional circumstances may receive a refund, less non-refundable fees, if the request for ECW is granted.
Do students have until 5 pm or 11:59 pm to withdraw from a course on the deadline?
Students have until 11:59 pm to W on the withdraw deadline. However, it is best practice to tell students to W by 5 pm in case they run into any issues and need assistance from advising.
A student is struggling in three of their five courses while adjusting to FAU. They recently received an ADHD diagnosis, experienced a panic attack, and sought professional support. Concerned about their GPA, they ask about withdrawing from College Algebra. What are the student's options regarding withdrawing.
The student can look into the Exceptional Circumstance Withdrawal petition to withdraw from all courses. Or they can discuss withdrawing from 1-2 courses.
This student was admitted to FAU as a STEM Bridge B.S. Chemistry major. They want to discuss withdrawing from General Chemistry 1. How will this impact their STEM Bridge pathway or major?
The student will not be able to continue in their current major for the Spring semester. It is up to the College of Science if they will accept them back into the major later.
A student emails you in a panic stating that they just withdrew from BSC1005 & BSC1005L. The student has no previous withdraws at FAU. The student is spcifically worried about how withdrawing from these courses will affect their ability to W in the future. According to policy, how many Ws will the student be allowed for the remainder of their academic career?
1 remaining lower-division withdraw and 3 remaining upper-division withdraws. Remember - 0 or 1 credit hour courses do not count towards the withdraw limit, which is why only 1 withdraw was used by the student (for BSC1005).
A student is enrolled in 15 credit hours this fall and plans to withdraw from one course (ESC2000). The student says "I saw on the academic calendar that if I W from the course by September 22nd I get a 25% tuition refund, is that true?"
The student would not be eligible for a 25% tuition refund unless they W from ALL courses in that semester. Here is the exact language on the calendar: "Students who withdraw from all full-term semester courses during the 2nd through 4th weeks of the semester [other than for exceptional circumstances] will receive a 25% refund, less non-refundable fees."
A student is enrolled in BSC1011 & L this semester. The student tells you that they are failing and interested in withdrawing from the course. The student is currently earning an F in BSC1011, but is earning a B+ in BSC1011L. How should the student proceed?
Students are able to W from the lecture and not the lab (or vice versa) of a linked science course. HOWEVER they must first submit the COS unlink form and obtain approval before withdrawing. If they do not submit the unlink form, the system will inform them that they must drop both courses if they attempt to W from one.
Student walks into UAS to discuss withdrawing from a course. They mentioned that they currently have a Balance Due hold due to some complications with their GI Bill. Where should you refer them to?
Military & Veteran Student Success to discuss how their benefits will be impacted from a withdrawing course.
This student was admitted to FAU as a JUMP Biology major and was required to complete College Algebra and Biodiversity due to being in a STEM major. They want to withdraw from Biodiversity. How will this impact their pathway or major?
This will not impact their pathway or major.
A student reaches out via email and says: "I withdrew from a class a couple of weeks ago and everything was fine, but now the course is showing again in my Canvas? Is there a way I can have it removed?" What do you suspect may be happening in this situation?
The student recieved an academic integrity violation in the course! Even if the student manages to W before an academic integrity violation had been notated, they will be reinstated in the course once the violation has been documented. Remember - W's are not permitted in cases of academic integrity violations.
A BA Computer Science student doesn't think they will pass Methods of Calculus and is debating withdrawing from the course. Other than the withdraw policy and limits. What other policies should you discuss?
Engineering students are allowed a maximum of two attempts per course; a withdrawal counts as an attempt. It is also strongly encouraged for the student to complete Math Boot Camp prior to their second attempt.
A student is enrolled in the following courses this fall: ENC1101, MAC1105, CHM2045 & L, & ARH2000. The student tells you that they are interested in withdrawing from their MAC1105 course as they are currently earning an F. What should the student know about how withdrawing from the course will affect their fall schedule?
Because MAC1105 is serving as a co-req to CHM2045&L, withdrawing from MAC1105 would also require that the student W from CHM2045&L. Similarly to a science lecture/lab withdraw, a message will pop up in the registration portal informing the student that they will be dropped from both courses if they attempt to W from MAC1105.
Student walks into UAS to discuss withdrawing from a course. After viewing the "categories" section in Navigate you see that they play Softball at FAU. Where should you refer them to other than Financial Aid and Housing?
Their Athletic Advisor