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Withdrawal & Program Transfer: On-Campus

Withdrawing from Your Program

On this page, you will find information about the process of withdrawing from your program or course. You will also be able to begin the process of withdrawing by booking a withdrawal appointment.

Current On-Campus Students (Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke)

For all students registered in programs at the Ottawa, Perth, or Pembroke campuses, select from the options below.

  • Withdrawal deadlines. If you choose to withdraw, there are dates by which you must do so to avoid financial or academic consequences. In some cases, the date you withdraw may determine whether the grades from the program or courses you are withdrawing from will impact your GPA moving forward. To ensure you are aware of the dates, please refer to the Academic Penalty Withdrawal dates located on your timetable in ACSIS.
  • How to withdraw. Withdrawing from your program can be a difficult decision.
    • If you are an on-campus student, to start the withdrawal process, please book an appointment with your Student Success Specialist. This will ensure you are aware of all the necessary information to make an informed decision.
    • If you are enrolled in an Apprenticeship program, please send an email to apprentice@algonquincollege.com to officially withdraw from the program. Please include "Withdraw" in the subject line and allow 3-5 business days for a response.
  • Is withdrawing your best option? The following alternative options could help you continue successfully in your program without withdrawing:
    • Reducing your course load
    • Postponing your studies to a later semester
    • Connecting with financial aid regarding funding options
    • Working with your student success team to successfully complete current courses
    Your Student Success Specialist can review these options with you and support you with your next steps.
  • Withdrawal deadlines. If you choose to withdraw, there are dates by which you must do so to avoid academic consequences. In some cases, the date you withdraw may determine whether the grades from the program or courses you are withdrawing from will impact your GPA moving forward. To ensure you are aware of the dates, please refer to the Academic Penalty Withdrawal dates located on your timetable in ACSIS.
  • How to withdraw from a course.
    • Students in full-time programs (including students studying part time in a full time program), please contact your Program Coordinator to initiate the process to remove a course(s) from your timetable. They will also be able to discuss the next steps in your academic plan with you.
    • Students in part time programs, contact Academic Success at academicsuccess@algonquincollege.com. We will connect you with your program coordinator to initiate the process of removing a course from your timetable.
  • Withdrawal deadlines. Please refer to the chart below for refund and academic penalty deadlines.
    Important Date on Academic Calendar Tuition Refunded? How grades appear on your Transcript*
    Withdrawing before the second scheduled class in the timetable Yes, less a $25 administrative fee per course Will not appear on your transcript
    Withdrawing after the second scheduled class in the timetable No Yes, grades appear on your transcript as a “W” (Withdrawn from course. This does not affect GPA)
    Withdrawing after the final drop date on your timetable. No Yes, grades appear on your transcript as an “F” (No credit is earned and the numeric grade of 0 is factored into GPA).

    *Policy AA14 outlines the grading system.

  • How to withdraw from a course. If you are taking courses on a course-by-course basis on-campus and are not registered in a full-time program, please contact the Registrar’s Office to withdraw through our Contact Form or by phone at 613-727-0002. You will need to provide us with your full name, student number, and course information.

If you want to change your program after the first 10 business days you will need to follow the procedure that applies to your situation, as outlined below. Please note that you cannot change your program in the current semester, you will need to apply for a future semester.

Before beginning the process, we strongly recommend that you speak with one of the following people to discuss your options for help making an informed decision:

If you decide not to meet with the people listed above about changing your program, see the information below for instructions:

  • To leave your current program, you have two options:
    • Finish the current semester, then leave the program: Contact your Student Success Specialist.
    • Withdraw from the program now: Follow the withdrawal instructions (see the Program withdrawal section above).
  • To apply for a new program:

Note: Program Transfers (changing programs) within the same term are not available after day 10 of the term.

Note:

Program Withdrawal and Program Transfer Before Your First Semester

If you have not yet started your program's first term and want to either withdraw from your program or transfer to a different program (e.g. you want to withdraw or transfer in August, but the term starts in September), we can assist you: 

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