Dropping & Withdrawing

What you need to know about withdrawing during Covid-19:

For most full semester courses that began January 13 and end May 15, the last day to withdraw is May 4. The last day to withdraw is calculated individually for each course based on the course length and meeting dates, so please check the individual course details to confirm the correct day.

The last day to withdraw is posted by viewing the detail of the course from the Course Schedule. Just click on the course title to view the detail. The dates are also posted on your printable course schedule from your eServices page. Click on “View/Modify Schedule”, then “Printable Schedule”.

If you wish to withdraw from a course, you must make the request by calling our Student Services office at 320-222-5971 or emailing student.services@ridgewater.edu.

Ridgewater students may drop courses through the online registration process.  Withdrawal dates for each course can be viewed in the course schedule. After a term’s drop period has passed, students have the right to withdraw from a course through the eServices process.

Timeline and Tuition Reimbursement

For courses that start the first week of the semester:

• Students may drop these courses through the first five business days of the semester to receive a tuition adjustment.

For courses that do not start the first week of the semester:

• Students may attend one class and still retain the right to drop the course. Courses must be dropped within one business day following the first day of the class.

Dropping Courses and Financial Aid

Dropping a course may affect your financial aid. If you plan to drop a course, please check with a financial aid counselor to understand your rights and responsibilities. Course withdrawals are noted with a W on your transcript and can impact financial aid, F1 visa status, health insurance, scholarships, and athletic eligibility. If you have questions about dropping or withdrawing from a course, please speak with your advisor.

Total Course Withdrawal

If you decide to completely withdraw from Ridgewater, you must contact the Registration Office at 320-222-5200. If you stop attending classes but do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” in all of your courses. For more information about withdrawing, please review the Student Handbook [PDF].