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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Good morning, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>A new procedure has been established for <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>online</span></b> students dropping courses. **PLEASE note - this
is for <u>online</u> student drops only. (Dropping all BUT the last
class) - If dropping all courses, a withdrawal must be completed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>An e-mail was sent to all online students and all faculty teaching
online courses - see e-mails below.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=3 color=red
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:red;font-weight:
bold'>E-Mail sent to online Students:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Procedure for dropping an online course:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you are <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>considering</span></u></b>
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 <font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>(<a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/"
title="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/</a>)
</span></font>and/or your scholarships<font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>
(</span></font></span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/"
title="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/</a>
)</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'> </span></font> -
please check with those offices before proceeding, if necessary.<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>**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: <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf"
title="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=3 color=red
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:red;font-weight:
bold'>E-mail sent to online Faculty:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Students dropping online courses:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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: <a href="mailto:dropcourse@tamu-commerce.edu"
title="mailto:dropcourse@tamu-commerce.edu">dropcourse@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
The Office of the Registrar will process the drop. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Paige Bussell</span></font></st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>University Registrar<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Charlotte</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> Larkin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Director, Instructional Technology and Distance Education`</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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