[Vpaaetal] Process for dropping an online course

[Academic Affairs]

Good morning, 

 

A new procedure has been established for online students dropping courses.
**PLEASE note - this is for online student drops only.  (Dropping all BUT
the last class) - If dropping all courses, a withdrawal must be completed.

 

An e-mail was sent to all online students and all faculty teaching online
courses - see e-mails below.

 

Instructor approval is significant in this matter to insure that they are
aware that the student has dropped and for auditing purposes.  However, with
online students, they are not always able to obtain the signature in a
timely/easy manner.  These steps should improve the process for everyone
involved.

 

E-Mail sent to online Students:

 

Procedure for dropping an online course:

 

If you are considering dropping an online course please e-mail your
instructor stating that you desire to drop the course. The instructor will
reply back to you via e-mail with an acceptance of your drop and forward
your request to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar
will process the drop.  You may check the status of your drop through MyLeo.
Dropping a course may affect your financial aid
(http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/> ) and/or your scholarships
(http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/>  )  - please check with those
offices before proceeding, if necessary.

 

**PLEASE NOTE** this is for dropping an online course only - NOT a
withdrawal from the university - if you are dropping ALL of your courses, a
withdrawal must be completed. The form may be found at:
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf> 

 

E-mail sent to online Faculty:

 

Students dropping online courses:

 

If a student wishes to drop your online class the student will e-mail you
asking to drop your course, you should reply back to the student granting
permission for their drop and "cc'ing" or forwarding the student request and
your permission to the Office of the Registrar at:
dropcourse at tamu-commerce.edu <mailto:dropcourse at tamu-commerce.edu>   The
Office of the Registrar will process the drop.  

 

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. 

 

Thank you,

 

Paige Bussell

University Registrar

 

Charlotte Larkin

Director, Instructional Technology and Distance Education`

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