Withdrawal Policies

MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL POLICY

A Medical Withdrawal at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is an official process that permits a student to withdraw from the academic term due to a documented medical or psychological condition that significantly limits their ability to participate in academic and social activities. The request must be supported by appropriate, date-specific documentation from a licensed healthcare provider and is reviewed in accordance with university policies and academic regulations.

Medical Withdrawal Policy      Application for Medical Withdrawal

Involuntary Withdrawal Policy (Effective Spring 2009) – Students are expected to observe all policies governing a class. Faculty will clearly state the policies in the course syllabus each semester. A faculty member is eligible to involuntary withdraw a student after the mid-point if a student is in violation of one or more of the class policies (missed required assignments or excessive absences). A grade of “WF” will be assigned and is treated as an F for GPA calculation purposes. Students are responsible for withdrawing up to the semester mid-point deadline and be eligible for a grade of “W” unless the student has exceeded the limit of withdrawals (18 semester hours of course withdrawals).

Students involuntary withdrawn are ineligible for a refund.

Withdrawals: A student is allowed a maximum of 18 semester hours of course withdrawals (drops) while completing his/her undergraduate degree program requirements. This maximum does not include changes in one’s schedule that take place prior to the Schedule Change Deadline. A complete withdrawal from courses because of documented extenuating circumstances is not included in the 18 hour limit. After reaching the 18 semester hour limit, the student will receive a grade of WF for any course withdrawal, regardless of the date withdrawn. In other words, the period for receiving the WP grade is rendered invalid. (This the withdrawal policy, not incomplete.)