How do I withdraw from HCC?

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 Students who stop attending are not automatically withdrawn from classes.

How many classes can I drop HCC?

Students may officially withdraw from one or all courses without academic penalty. There is an official withdrawal deadline date for each semester. Please consult the college catalog. For classes that meet on a non-traditional calendar/schedule, the deadline to withdraw is at sixty percent of the class.

Is dropping a class the same as withdrawing?

Dropping a class after the drop/add period has ended is considered a Withdrawal. You will receive a “W” grade for the course when you withdraw. If you wish to withdraw from a course, you must do so by the withdraw deadline that is published in the college Academic Calendar for that semester.

How do I withdraw from college before the semester starts?

Approaching this decision the right way will save you difficulties in the future.

1. Talk to Your Academic Adviser.
2. Talk to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Talk to the Registrar.
4. Talk to the Housing Office.
5. Talk to the Alumni Office.

How do you withdraw from a class?

Contact the registrar’s office to withdraw. Go in person to the registrar’s office to get a class withdrawal sheet. Some institutions also accept withdrawals through email.

What happens if you fail a class in community college?

A failing grade will likely hurt your GPA (unless you took the course pass/fail), which could jeopardize your financial aid. The failure will end up on your college transcripts and could hurt your chances of getting into graduate school or graduating when you originally planned to.

How do you pay for classes at HCC?

To help students cover costs, HCC offers qualified students the option to pay tuition and mandatory fees in monthly installments. Installment payment plans are available for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. You can make online payment through the Student Center or at any campus Business/Cashiers Office.

Is it better to drop a class or fail a class?

Dropping a class is much better for your GPA than failing a class or getting a C or D in it is because a dropped class does not affect your grade point average. If you are really struggling with a class, dropping it can also significantly reduce your stress and anxiety.

What happens if I withdraw from a semester?

For federal aid purposes, W’s are considered unsuccessful attempts. Therefore, withdrawing from a semester will negatively impact a student’s Pace because the student will successfully complete 0% of their coursework in that semester.

What happens if I withdraw from a class at Houston Community College?

If you withdraw from a class, your tuition charges will remain the same; however, your financial aid may be reduced or cancelled. Also, you might find you are not eligible for financial aid in future terms because you have withdrawn from too many credit hours in past terms.

When do you get a refund from Houston Community College?

Course withdrawal does not release the student from the obligation to pay any balance owed to the College. One hundred percent (100%) refund of ALL tuition and fees will be made ONLY when a class does not make or a college error is involved. 100% Refund Dates on Drops/Withdrawals are listed on the catalog schedule.*

What happens when you withdraw from HCC financial aid?

Students who withdrawal or “FX” grades from HCC may see an adjustment to their financial aid award, this is due to a Return of Title IV funds. To find more information about Title IV fund calculation and HCC’s return of aid policy, click here. Created with Sketch.

When is the application deadline for Houston Community College?

Application Deadlines Session Name Application Deadline Start Date Semester Ends Second 8 Weeks 10/09/2020 10/19/2020 12/13/2020 Second Start 9/11/2020 9/21/2020 12/13/2020 Reserved Third 5 Weeks 10/30/2020 11/09/2020 12/13/2020 Reserved First 6 Weeks 8/07/2020 08/17/2020 9/27/2020