For the specific course dates described below, refer to the Quick Start Syllabus mailed to you by NOVA Online. For additional information, see Critical Course Deadlines.

1. Your Options for Withdrawing:  (You must use myNOVA to complete a withdrawal)
• Refund Date: If you withdraw before this date, you will receive a refund and there will be no record of your enrollment.
• Last Withdrawal Date without U:
  • If you withdraw after the refund date but before your Last Withdrawal Date, you will receive no refund and a grade of W.    
  • If you withdraw after your last withdrawal date, you will receive no refund and a grade of U.
2. Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal
   • First Assignment Due Date:
     You must submit any one assignment before the date specified by your Critical Course Deadlines or you will be administratively deleted without a refund. Check the Course Summary section of the Syllabus for specific requirements.
   • Additional Withdrawal Dates:
     If you are not making satisfactory progress toward completion of the course, some faculty will withdraw you at other times during the semester. Check the Course Summary section of the Syllabus for specific requirements.