Registrar’s Office

November 7, 2012

To all U of Manitoba students…

Reminder: Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline for Fall Term Courses is Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The deadline for Voluntary Withdrawal from Fall Term courses taught during the standard term is Wednesday, November 14. VW’s must be done through Aurora Student and can be done up to 11:59 PM. Courses taught outside the standard term will have different VW deadlines – check with your faculty.

Note:  If you are On Hold for outstanding tuition, library books, parking fines, etc. you will not be able to access the Registration function in Aurora to VW a course. If you are On Hold and plan to VW, you must either first clear your Hold so that you can access the Registration functions in Aurora, or you must contact your academic advising office for assistance in dropping the course.

New: As part of the University of Manitoba’s commitment to providing an excellent learning experience for students, we would like to know why you have chosen not to complete a course or courses. Students who choose to VW will be asked to complete a brief confidential survey on the reason(s) for withdrawal. The information gathered will help us to determine if there is information or resources that may have helped you complete your courses successfully.

Think before you drop…

You may decide to VW from a class for a variety of reasons. Common situations include:

• The course subject matter was not the same as originally expected;
• Your overall course load is too demanding - withdrawing from one class will leave more time for others;
• Your program focus has changed and the course is no longer required;
• Your mid-term grades were not satisfactory – and you think withdrawing is better than receiving a low or failed grade.

Before you decide to VW from a class, be sure to:

• Talk with your course instructor about your concerns and if there are strategies for improvement before the end of term;
• Talk to an academic advisor about your course load, study strategies, and options for possibly repeating the course later;
• Be aware of course load requirements and implications of VW  - if you have a government student loan, are a sponsored student, a Bison athlete or are in any other type of situation that requires a minimum course load;
• Refer to the U1 Start Book or the UM Calendar to make sure you know where that course fits into your intended or current program;
• Check to see if the course is required as a prerequisite for upper-level courses within your program;
• Look at the Winter Term schedule to see if the course is offered again this year.

Please contact an academic advisor to discuss your concerns and options.

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