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What is the difference between a First Year Late Withdrawal, First Late Withdrawal and Late Withdrawal?

A First Year Late Withdrawal is a petition that is granted administratively by someone in the Petitions Office. So long as the course was taken in your first year and your petition was submitted within the deadline, your petition will be granted. If granted, your final grade will be replaced with a W. The W will remain on your transcript but will not impact your GPA. 

A First Late Withdrawal is a petition that is granted administratively by someone in the Petitions Office. So long as you submit your petition within 30 days from the last day of classes, with a Course Performance Summary form, and it is your first time petitioning for a Late Withdrawal, your petition will be granted. If granted, your final grade will be replaced with a W. The W will remain on your transcript but will not impact your GPA. 

A Late Withdrawal is a petition that is seen by the Petitions Committee. This petition requires a statement of grounds to explain your extenuating circumstances and a Course Performance Summary form. You may choose to submit evidence to support your statement. You may choose whether you want to replace the grade with a W or to fully remove the course from your transcript. The Committee will meet to discuss your petition and a decision letter will be emailed to you. 

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