Students may withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” during the course withdrawal period. The grade of “W” has no effect upon the grade point average. Courses graded “W” do not count toward the minimum semester total of 12 credits required for good academic standing.
- See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
- The Course Withdrawal policy is available here
During the Course Withdrawal Period
Students may initiate a Course Withdrawal in Workday during the withdrawal period.
- Log in to Workday
- Click Menu
- Click Academics
- Click View My Class Schedule
- Next to the class to drop, click Withdraw (If you do not see this button the withdrawal period is over)
- Confirm your withdrawal
Office of the RISD Registrar 