This article is specific to students in the Degrees+ program. Students in the high school dual enrollment program should reach out to their school’s Outlier Educator with regards to their enrollment options.

Important: We strongly recommend any students who are considering exiting a course in their Degrees+ program should first reach out to our Student Advising team first to discuss their available options.

Drop the Course

What is it?

This involves exiting a course and not having it on your academic record

Dropping a course might be right for you if:

• You no longer have the necessary time to devote to the course and are unsure when you might be able to return;
• You realize you are not academically prepared for the course and may need to brush up on your materials before returning;
• You have taken on new expenses and are not currently able to invest in your education.

How do I drop my course?

1. Go to the top right of your screen and click the Menu Bar (three horizontal lines next to your email address). Then, click Account.
2. On the left side of your Account page, click Course Management.
3. Next to the course you wish to drop, click Manage Course.
4. If your course is eligible to be dropped, you'll see the Drop button under "Available Options". Click Drop.

Withdraw

What is it?

This involves exiting a course withdrawal reflected on your academic record. Instead of a letter grade, it will appear as a “W.”

Withdrawing might be right for you if:

• Your quiz and midterm grades are not where you would like them to be, and you do not feel there is enough time to raise them;
• You are using Outlier credits to apply to a competitive program and are concerned about the impact of a low grade;
• The drop deadline has passed, but your responsibilities have changed, and you no longer have time for the course.

The bottom line? A few W’s here and there on your transcript are no concern. A grade of “W” looks better than a grade of “F.” This is especially true if you take the course again and do well.

See this article to learn more about withdrawing from your course.

Unofficial Withdrawals

What is it?

Students who fail to meaningfully participate by the end of the second week of instruction may be Unofficially Withdrawn from their course by their instructor.

Learn more about Unofficial Withdrawals here.