GCC Catalog 2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 19
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Opportunities for independent study are available to outstanding students, usually sophomores. Such study
must be arranged by the supervising instructor and approved by the appropriate Division Chairperson, the
Vice President of Academic Services, and the Vice President of Student Services. Independent study is
designed to provide an opportunity for students to pursue special or advanced study under the direction of
the faculty. Separate fees may apply.
DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES
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During the drop and add period at the beginning of each semester, a student may make changes in his/her
schedule. All Drop/Add forms are obtained from and must be filed in the Vice President of Student
Services Office.
After the drop and add period, students may withdraw from a class up to the posted last day to withdraw
by completing a Drop/Add form which must contain the signature of the instructor of the course dropped
and the student’s faculty advisor. Students will not be permitted to withdraw from a course after the
published last day to withdraw.
Students who officially withdraw from a class will receive a “W”. Students who do not go through the
official drop procedures will receive an “F” grade for courses not completed.
Withdrawing from a course can have an effect on a student’s current and future financial aid including
veteran’s benefits. It is in the student’s best interest to consult the office of financial aid prior to
withdrawing from a class.
PETITION FOR EXCEPTION TO COLLEGE REGULATIONS
Certain problems encountered by a student may result in a request to have an exception considered to an
academic standard or to an academic regulation of the College. A student may request an exception to
Gogebic Community College regulation by filing a written request with the Vice President of Student Services
within one week of the conclusion of the semester. The student will be notified in writing of the decision as
soon as it is determined.
WITHDRAWING FROM COLLEGE
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A student finding it necessary to withdraw from college after the official drop and add period must
complete a Drop/Add form and file a Withdrawal form with the Vice President of Student Services Office.
Withdrawing from college can have an effect on current and future financial aid including veterans’
benefits. It is in the student’s best interest to consult the office of financial aid prior to withdrawing.
A student can be administratively withdrawn from a course/class for the reason of non-attendance.
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