Consequence

If you withdraw from over half the classes you attempt at ACC, your Academic Standing at ACC will be affected. You may go from Good Academic Standing to Early Alert, Warning, Probation, Suspension.

See Academic Standards of Progress rule (AR 4.01.004) or a counselor before you complete the withdrawal process if you are unsure about how your Academic Standing at ACC will be affected by the withdrawal. This information is also available in the ACC catalog, under " Academic Policies."

The tuition and fees that students pay at ACC cover only about half (or less) of the cost of providing the classes and support services. Because the state and local taxpayers are providing a substantial subsidy for education at ACC (as at all public colleges and universities) they have an interest in making sure that students are making good use of their educational opportunities. Rules about probation and suspension are in place to encourage students to make the most of their educational opportunities and, if their life circumstances are such that they are not able to handle school responsibilities at the current time, to enforce a "time out." We recommend that you talk with a counselor to see what resources ACC has to help you make the most of your time here and avoid any problems with warning, probation, or suspension.

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