At the discretion of individual departments and/or instructors, students who have not attended through the first four days of the semester (or its equivalent) of a class and who have failed to contact the instructor may be dropped from the class roster. Since this is an optional action on the part of departments, students who wish to drop a class should do so themselves.

Students desiring to drop a course should contact the Student Service Center, C.B. Hedgcock, Room 2201, 906-227-1221, for processing. No instructor signatures are required. See Add/Drop Procedures, Deadlines and Refunds. 

Students who decide to leave Northern Michigan University without finishing the semester for which they are currently enrolled must complete a Notice of Withdrawal form at the Dean of Students Office,  C. B. Hedgcock, Room 2001. Students can withdraw by mail provided that the student states his or her reason for withdrawing, includes his or her student identification number, a photocopy of a valid form of identification (e.g., student I.D. card, drivers license) and signs a letter requesting the withdrawal. Students may also fax their withdrawal requests to the Dean of Students Office at 906-227-1714. Following the proper withdrawal procedures ensures (1) that the maximum allowable proportion of fees due to the student will be refunded, (2) that the appropriate grades will be recorded on the student's transcript, and (3) that the individual's records will be properly maintained in the event of future enrollment at Northern Michigan University or transfer to another university or college. Students who withdraw from the university should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the impact on financial aid for the semester. Financial Aid Return Policy

Students who withdraw from the university after 5 p.m. of the tenth week of classes will receive "F" grades. In extreme cases exceptions to this policy may be made with the written approval of the Dean of Students Office. For more information about withdrawing from the university, contact the Dean of Students Office, C.B. Hedgcock, Room 2001, 906-227-1700, e-mail dso@nmu.edu.

The grade of "F" may be assigned for all classes a student drops or withdraws from after the above deadlines except for drops and withdrawals due to documented extenuating circumstances.  Students must contact the Dean of Students Office, C.B. Hedgcock, Room 2001, 906-227-1700, to apply for exceptions to the deadline.