Please check the listing of important college dates contained in the Quarterly Class Schedule including withdrawal dates, application date for graduation, etc.

You may drop a course during the first 10 days of a quarter and no notation will be made on your permanent record.
After that, a "W" withdrawal will appear on your record. Short-term classes and
Summer Quarter, which consists of multiple terms,
are excluded from this policy.

All deadlines are listed in the appropriate Quarterly Class Schedule. Drop forms are available at the Office of Registration Student Records, Building 10, second floor.

Note: It is not possible to drop a course after the 8th week of a quarter. Drop forms must be processed in person. If you drop a course and are employed as a student worker at Sinclair, you must also notify your supervisor.

You are expected to be present at all classes sessions. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor and complete all assignments you have missed. Excessive absences and work not completed may also affect your final grade, financial aid, and VA benefits.

You may be administratively withdrawn from a class by your instructor for non-attendance. He or she must advise you in writing at the first class meeting what attendance record would constitute cause for administrative withdrawal. If you do not attend the first class, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of all materials distributed by your instructor at the meeting.

You may also be administratively withdrawn from classes as a result of a student conduct hearing with either a hearing officer or the student conduct committee.

Administrative withdrawals may be made when it has been determined that your presence on campus is potentially detrimental to the college, faculty, staff, students or yourself.

Letter grades are issued at the end of each quarter:

A -- Excellent
B -- Good
C -- Average
D -- Passing
F -- Failure
X -- Audit
I --- Incomplete*
W - Withdrawal
P -- Pass
N -- Progress
Y -- Proficiency Credit
Z -- Non-attendance

Treat your classes as you would a desirable job. The instructor is a team leader and your fellow students are co-workers. All must work together to complete learning objectives. These behaviors are expected of you:

1. Attend all classes on time.
2. Respect the rights of others to contribute by listening attentively.
Show consideration for students, instructors and other college employees.
3. Participate appropriately and actively on topics presented in class.
4. Complete your assignments on time.
5. Ask for feedback from your instructors and peers to insure progress toward learning objectives.
6. Resolve problems by immediately discussing issues with your instructors and/or peers.

Your student rights and responsibilities are detailed in the Sinclair Community College Student Handbook available in Student Activities, Room 10413.

You are encouraged to meet with an Academic Counselors early in your studies at Sinclair. Academic counselors are available to assist you in understand your degree requirements, selecting courses, transferring to other institutions, etc.

In addition, prior to taking any action which will impact your schedule, (e.g. dropping or adding a class) it is strongly recommended that you see your academic counselor.