student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College
student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College
student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College
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The following procedure for filing appeals must be followed:1. Obtain a copy of the appeal form from EnrollmentServices. The form must be typed or printed, and must be fullycompleted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.2. Prepare a personal letter detailing the following:• Student identification number (not Social Security Number)• Current address• Telephone number(s)• E-mail address• Specific courses involved (include CRN numbers)• The reasons for the appeal and any efforts you have made toresolve the issue• Attach all relevant supporting documentation: physician’sstatement on letterhead (not a bill), accident report, obituaryfrom newspaper with your name and relationship, deathcertificate, letter from the court, etc.3. Submit the appeal form and letter, along with alldocumentation, in an envelope by placing it in the reddrop box located next to the Office of Public Safety in theBienvenue Student Center.Drops and Withdrawals from ClassesA <strong>student</strong> can drop a course(s) only during the add/drop-period.Courses dropped in this manner are removed from the <strong>student</strong>’sacademic schedule and will not appear on the stu dent’s transcript.After the add/drop period, <strong>student</strong>s can withdraw from a course beforethe withdrawal deadline by using a withdrawal form. Classes droppedin this manner will result in a “W” grade for the course on the transcript.Before withdrawing, a <strong>student</strong> should con sult with their advisor.Advisors can help <strong>student</strong>s consider alternatives to withdrawing. No latewithdrawals are allowed after the Withdrawal Deadline each semester;<strong>student</strong>s remaining on a course roster after that date and will receivethe grade earned for the course.Students receiving financial aid and seeking to withdraw from the collegemust contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.21