Petition to drop/withdraw from a class after deadline
If you would like to drop/withdraw from a class after the deadline to drop/withdraw during the session, you must submit a Petition to Drop/Withdraw Form. The petition will be accepted for review when you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from dropping or withdrawing prior to the deadline. You must supply documentation and a personal statement supporting your reason, prior to obtaining approvals from your advisor, instructor, department chair.
You do not have to file a petition to withdraw if you are withdrawing from a class prior to the withdraw deadline. If you have declared a major and need to withdraw from a class prior to the deadline, you can do so through Mustang Express by logging into Mustang Express. Click on Student, under the Banner Links click Registration, then Register Classes link (Add, Drop, Waitlist, or Withdrawal). Select the term, then hit the submit button.
Please download the Petition form below to review the required permissions and to learn of the documentation requirements.
- Petition Form
Frequently Asked Questions
There is a specific date set for each semester. Please see Academic Calendar: https://registrar.wnmu.edu/calendar/.
You do not have to file a petition to withdraw if you are withdrawing from a class prior to the withdraw deadline. If you have declared a major and need to withdraw from a class prior to the deadline, you can do so through Mustang Express by logging into Mustang Express. Click on Student, under the Banner Links click Registration, then Register Classes link (Add, Drop, Waitlist, or Withdrawal). Select the term, then hit the submit button.
There are two general categories: Medical Issue and Personal Issue
Please see the second page of the Petition Form for examples of issues that merit a petition.
We make every attempt to quickly decide on your petition. Every individual for which you need approval has up to 10 working days to provide their decision.
Contact Us
Office of the Registrar
Phone: 575-538-6118
Email: PetitionA@wnmu.edu