Changes You May Need to Make Course Change (Drop/Add)
A student may not drop or add courses within any particular semester or module after the dates indicated on the Academic Calendar. There is the possibility of reduced financial aid if dropping a course means the student would carry fewer than 12 credits. To drop/add a course, you must contact your advisor. Any course dropped within the published drop/add deadlines is removed from the student's record and no charges are assessed for the dropped course work.
Change of Name or Address
Students are required to notify the Registrar promptly in writing of any change of name or address.
Change of Degree Status
If you are taking courses but not applying the credits toward a degree or certificate, you are considered to be a non-matriculating student. If you acquire 15 credit hours, and wish to continue, you must apply for admission to the College. Follow procedures described in the Admissions section of this catalog.
Declaring a Major Program of Study
If you are an undeclared student, you must declare a major program upon completing 48 credit hours. You simply discuss your choice of program with your present advisor and the chairperson of the program of interest to you. Obtain a Change of Status Form from the Registrar. Have both your advisor and new department chairperson sign the form and return it to the Registrar's Office.
Transfer from One Program to Another
Forms for changing from one major program to another may be obtained in the Office of the Registrar and must have the appropriate signatures before the change is approved. A student may not transfer to another program during the last 12 credit hours required for degree completion.
Leave of Absence
A student may apply for a leave of absence from the College for either one or two consecutive semesters. The student must submit a completed Leave of Absence Form to the Office of the Registrar by the "Last Day/Evening to Withdraw" in order to receive "W's" (see Academic Calendar). An Advisement Center representative will attempt to make contact with the student prior to registration week of each semester the student is on leave.
A student on leave for one or two consecutive academic semesters who wishes to return, may register for classes with his/her advisor. A student who leaves for more than two consecutive semesters in good standing will be readmitted to Medaille College through the Admissions Office and will be subject to all program requirements and policies in effect at the time of readmittance.
College Withdrawal
A student must submit written notification of intention to permanently withdraw from the College. Forms, which are available in the Registrar's Office and the Advisement Center, must be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office. Failure to provide written notice on an official form means you will be liable for full tuition and fees originally incurred (see Liability Policy).
A student will receive "W's" if the Withdrawal Form is submitted to the Registrar's Office by the "Last Day/Evening to Withdraw" (see Academic Calendar).
Any student who officially withdraws from the College must reapply through the Admissions Office and is subject to all program requirements and policies in effect at the time of readmittance.
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