Aaron Jones, a general studies major, studies in Parcells Hall on the Washington Street Campus.
Aaron Jones, a general studies major, studies in Parcells Hall on the Washington Street Campus.
By Caitlin Duke
Ranger Reporter
The end of the year is creeping up on Amarillo College students. This means some may have considered withdrawing from classes.
According to the Withdraw Limitation Policy SB-1231, students may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. Instructors and advisors say there are a few things to consider before withdrawing from classes.
Finals are approaching and some students considered withdrawing and receiving a ‘W’ on their transcript rather than failing a class and receiving a ‘F.’
“I normally regret dropping out of classes because I feel like in the end I could’ve still passed the class,” said Yousif Fauzi, a networking major.
Some students cite fear of failing a class or not having time for a class as reasons for withdrawing. But students and instructors say there are a few things can be done before a new semester even starts to prevent withdrawing from classes. These can include things like evaluating work schedule, school load and the student themselves.
“I could’ve prevented dropping a class by just not having one at 7:30 in the morning,” said Ian Cox, a computer information systems major.
Sometimes students will withdraw from a class because they are overwhelmed with the all they have to do throughout the day. To prevent this it is advisers say to create a schedule that includes the amount of time to study on each course, a work schedule and a decent sleep pattern. If a student is not a morning person, it is not advised to have a 7:30 a.m. class.
Students are also advised to evaluate if they really want to take a class online instead of at a campus. Although online classes can be convenient for some, they may not be a good idea for every student because it is just not a productive learning environment for them. Alternatives are forming study groups with other students for the course, or taking a hybrid class.
“I could’ve taken A&P in class instead of online” said Katie Cox, a general studies major.
Advisers also said students should stop skipping class. Students said they are guilty of skipping due to the fact that sometimes there is not a whole lot of accountability from anyone but themselves. But advisers said skipping classes can be harmful due to missing crucial information on a test, pop quizzes, or homework. If a student is considering withdrawing from a class due to being behind on assignments, they can first consult with their professor or advisor.
Withdrawing from classes may not always be a bad idea if the student is without a doubt going to fail a class, but there are many things to consider, including that withdrawing from classes can cost money and delay graduation.
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