Excused Withdrawal (EW) is a non-evaluative symbol to permit a student to withdraw from a course for reasons beyond their control. Click here for Excused Withdrawal Petition if within 180 days under grade change policy.
Dropping a class means you have chosen to unenroll in that course and no longer have to attend it. It is the student’s responsibility to drop themselves from a class and you do not need to notify the instructor.
Students are allowed to drop with a W (withdrawal) online in myCuesta portal within the deadline noted on their myCuesta Class Schedule receipt, no justification required. Review the information below on the consequences of a W on transcript.
An EW (excused withdrawal) must meet Title 5, section 55024 regulations if there are extenuating circumstances, beyond the control of the student, that student may submit by petition with verifiable documentation. View grading policy on EW grade.
Full refund is only if you drop the course before the semester/session starts OR before the first class meeting for a late start short course.
Partial refund is only if you drop by the end of the 2nd week for a full-term course OR within 10% of a summer session or short course. A partial refund is for enrollment fee, non-resident tuition, and the $1 Student Representation fee. You will not receive a refund for course material fees, Health Center fee, Student Center fee, ASCC Student ID Card, or student parking permit if you drop a course after the semester starts or as of the first day of summer session or short course.
It depends on when you drop the course. If you drop with a W for withdrawal, the W symbol will be on your transcript but does not effect your GPA.
The drop deadlines are posted on your myCuesta Class Schedule Receipt for your enrolled courses. You can also click on the CRN for deadlines via the Class Finder after search results.
Three times is the maximum. Also, you will not be allowed to repeat the same course for a 4th attempt at Cuesta. You will have to repeat the class at another community college.