This means you are withdrawing from a class(es) after the semester is totally over, grades have been entered and your GPA and units have been determined. You may submit a petition to withdraw from the entire term or from individual courses.
Video explainer to the left**
**Changes since I published the video: The form is now inside your mySDSU account AND you don't have to pay the petition fee before you'll be withdrawn. The fee is just added to your account, now.
Here is the link to the Registrar's webpage with instructions
These withdrawals must be approved (no guarantee).
PLEASE do the following BEFORE you submit:
1) Read the next boxes and/or watch the video explainer above
2) Read my "Petition Explainers" page for details on these forms
APPROVED REASONS
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
ONE OR MORE CLASSES OR
ENTIRE SEMESTER
Registrar's office: Your petition first goes to the Registrar who reviews it to ensure you have completed the form correctly. You will received an email notification it has been received. You might receive an email if something is incorrect and they will tell you what you need to fix and resubmit. Then, your petition will go to:
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs: I review it and ensure your reason/statement meets the allowable reasons and that your documentation is from a third-party. I will let you know if not and what you need to do.
Once approved by me, you'll hear from the Registrar's office that your petition(s) have been approved and you've been withdrawn from the course(s). Registrar inserts a "W" instead of a letter grade. W does not affect your GPA.
Your student account will be billed $20 for each petition and you can pay these when you are able.
Depending when (in the semester) you withdraw, you may receive a prorated refund. See the academic calendar on the Registrar's website for the dates.