Better to Withdraw or get a D or F in the class?

Magc8Ball
Fri, 08 May 2009 02:00:45 +0000

Looking at the question I’m going to assume you’re a transfer student, since I’m not sure if high schools let students withdraw. If you’re a freshman admit, just ignore this response.

I think it’s going to depend heavily on the class. Is the class in question one of your “REQUIRED” courses for your target major, is it a “recommended” course, or is it just a GE course? I chose to withdraw from my second semester of O-Chem at my CC, but the second semester is listed as a “highly recommended” course rather than a “required” course for transfers. It’s been eleven days since I submitted the changes, and they say that they’ll get back to you within ten days if there is a change to your admission status, so it’s looking to be okay.

As always, though, if you have the option, ALWAYS speak to an official at the school. They’re going to be able to give you information that is (usually) correct and consistent, though it’s a bureaucracy so things are always going to be questionable. ;)