The University of Oklahoma
College of Liberal Studies
1610 Asp Ave Ste 108, Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 405-325-1061/800-522-4389 Fax: 405-325-9032
BA LS Advisor's Corner
Drop/Withdraw Policy for CLS Courses
DROPPING A COURSE:
- No grade for dropping a course up to and including the free drop period.
- Students must drop the course using the Online Enrollment System (http://enroll.ou.edu). You will receive an email confirmation of dropping the course.
- **If a confirmation email is not received, the course was not dropped. **
- Student is not responsible for tuition or fees.
WITHDRAWING FROM AN 8-WEEK COURSE:
Free Drop Period (Week 1)
- No grade is recorded if student drops within one week after the course begins. Students must drop the course using the Online Enrollment System (http://enroll.ou.edu) and notify the BA LS Program Staff or the MA LS Program Staff of the withdrawal depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
- Student is not responsible for tuition and fees if the course is dropped within one week of course start date.
- After the first week of the course no refund will be given and the student is responsible for paying all tuition and fees for the course.
Withdrawal (Weeks 2-6)
- A grade of W (withdraw) will be assigned
- Students must notify the BA LS Program Staff or the MA LS Program Staff of the withdrawal depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
Withdrawal (Weeks 7-8)
- A grade of A-F, W (Withdraw), or I (Incomplete) will be assigned for the course if student is enrolled and has submitted coursework. A student may not withdraw from a course without approval from the faculty member two weeks before the end of the course. Within the two week period, the faculty member will have at their discretion the following options regarding the student’s assignments: 1) Grade the remaining course work and assign a final grade; 2) Arrange an alternative deadline for completion; or 3) Grant the student’s request to withdraw from the course. In all cases, the student is instructed to contact their advisor or the Program Administrator in writing of their intent in the course.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
WITHDRAWING FROM A 16-WEEK COURSE:
Free Drop Period (Weeks 1 - 2)
- No grade is recorded if student withdraws within two weeks after course begins. Students must drop the course using the Online Enrollment System (http://enroll.ou.edu) and notify the BA LS Program Staff or the MA LS Program Staff of the withdrawal depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
- Student is not responsible for tuition and fees if the course is dropped within two weeks of course start date.
- After the first two weeks of the course no refund will be given and the student is responsible for paying all tuition and fees for the course
Withdrawal (Weeks 3 - 11)
- A grade of W (withdraw) will be assigned
- Students must notify the BA LS Program Staff or the MA LS Program Staff of the withdrawal depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
Withdrawal (Weeks 12 - 16)
- A grade of A-F, W (Withdraw), or I (Incomplete) will be assigned for the course if student is enrolled and has submitted coursework. A student may not withdraw from a course without approval from the faculty member four weeks before the end of the course. Within the four week period, the faculty member will have at their discretion the following options regarding the student’s assignments: 1) Grade the remaining course work and assign a final grade; 2) Arrange an alternative deadline for completion; or 3) Grant the student’s request to withdraw from the course. In all cases, the student is instructed to contact their advisor or the Program Administrator in writing of their intent in the course.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
WITHDRAWING FROM A LONG TERM (1 YEAR ENROLLMENT) COURSE:
Free Drop Period (Weeks 1 - 4)
- No grade is recorded if student drops within four weeks after course begins.
- Student is not responsible for tuition and fees if course is dropped during the first four weeks of the course.
- Students must notify the BA LS Program or MA LS Program Staff to request drop depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
Withdrawal (Week 5 and beyond)
- A grade of W will be assigned.
- Students must notify the BA LS Program or MA LS Program Staff to request drop depending on their program of study. Note: Notifying the faculty member of intent to withdraw will not result in a student withdrawal.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL:
- A grade of ‘AW’ (Administrative Withdrawal) will be assigned if student has submitted no work assignments for the course, and has failed to work with the instructor on a plan to finish assignments. The AW grade is considered a permanent grade. Students who receive a grade of AW are not eligible for a refund. A student wishing to repeat a course in which a grade of AW has been assigned will be required to re-enroll and re-pay for the course.
- Student is responsible for all tuition and fees. No refund will be given.
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS:
Dropping or withdrawing from a course may have an effect on your Financial Aid and you should contact them before you drop or withdraw from a course after the term has started. lsaid@ou.edu, 405-325-2929

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Frank Rodriquez, MLS
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
Mary Aldridge, MPA
Student Services Coordinator and Academic Advisor
Dana Swanson, M.A.
, Academic Advisor
Kacee Robertson, Academic Advisor 
Jennifer Gatlin
Student Services Assistant & Self-paced independent study advisor
Phone: 405-325-1061
Toll Free: 800-522-4389
Financial Aid: 405-325-2929
Fax: 405-325-9032
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