Drop vs. Withdraw — What's the Difference?
By Maham Liaqat & Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 13, 2024
Dropping a class typically refers to the action taken early in the semester without academic penalty, while withdrawing from a class usually occurs later in the term and might be reflected on a transcript.
Difference Between Drop and Withdraw
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Key Differences
Dropping a class is often done within the first few weeks of a semester or term and usually allows a student to remove themselves from the class without it appearing on their academic record. This action is often without academic or financial penalty, depending on the institution's policies. On the other hand, withdrawing from a class generally takes place after the initial drop period has ended, and it often results in a 'W' mark on the student's transcript, indicating withdrawal, but not affecting the GPA.
When a student drops a class, it's as if they were never enrolled in the course to begin with; there's typically no trace of it on their academic record. Whereas, when a student withdraws, the course might still be listed on their transcript with a non-punitive grade or notation that doesn't impact their overall grade point average but indicates that they did not complete the course.
The decision to drop a class might be influenced by a student's early recognition that the course doesn't fit their schedule, academic goals, or difficulty level. Withdrawal, however, might be considered due to unforeseen circumstances later in the term, such as personal issues, or realization that passing the course is unlikely.
Financial implications can also differ between the two actions. Dropping a class often leads to a full or partial refund of tuition fees for that course, whereas withdrawing might not offer any financial reimbursement, leaving the student responsible for the full tuition cost of the withdrawn course.
Institutions usually have specific deadlines and policies governing both dropping and withdrawing from classes. It's important for students to be aware of these dates and regulations to make informed decisions that minimize potential impacts on their academic progress and financial obligations.
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Comparison Chart
Timing
Early in the term, often within the first few weeks.
Later in the term, after the drop period has ended.
Transcript Impact
No trace on the transcript, as if the course was never taken.
Typically marked with a 'W' or similar notation, indicating withdrawal without affecting GPA.
Financial Implications
Often leads to a full or partial refund of tuition fees.
Usually no refund, with the student responsible for the full course tuition.
Academic Consequences
None, since the course is removed from the student's schedule without penalty.
No impact on GPA, but the 'W' mark can affect perceptions of academic progress or commitment.
Decision Factors
Often due to scheduling conflicts, academic misalignment, or early recognition of course difficulty.
Usually due to unforeseen circumstances, difficulty in passing, or personal issues arising later in the term.
Compare with Definitions
Drop
Removing oneself from a course early in the term without it appearing on the academic record.
After attending the first class, she decided to drop the course due to a scheduling conflict.
Withdraw
Formally exiting a course after the drop period, resulting in a 'W' on the transcript.
Due to health reasons, he had to proceed with an official withdrawal from two courses.
Drop
The ability to remove a class from one's schedule without academic or financial penalty.
She took advantage of the non-penalty drop period to reconsider her semester workload.
Withdraw
Choosing to leave a course partway through the term.
Finding the course material overwhelming, she opted for a mid-semester course discontinuation.
Drop
Opting out of a course before it significantly progresses.
Realizing the course's advanced level, he opted for an early semester course removal.
Withdraw
A 'W' or similar mark on the transcript indicating withdrawal from a course.
Despite the transcript notation, withdrawing was a better option than failing the course.
Drop
The act of modifying one's course selections without academic consequence.
To balance her course load, she performed an enrollment revision during the first week.
Withdraw
The decision to leave a course well into the term, often due to extenuating circumstances.
After a family emergency, he was forced into a late term course exit from one of his major classes.
Drop
The process of changing one's course enrollment during the initial drop period.
He made a schedule adjustment by dropping a morning class for an afternoon section.
Withdraw
Exiting a course without a refund of the tuition fees.
She accepted the withdrawal with tuition forfeit as it was necessary for her mental health.
Drop
Let or make (something) fall vertically
The fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette
They dropped bombs on Caen during the raid
Withdraw
Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position
She prised open the lid and withdrew a slim diamond ring
Ruth withdrew her hand from his
Drop
Fall vertically
The spoon dropped with a clatter from her hand
Withdraw
Leave or cause to leave a place or situation
UN forces withdrew from the province
Both countries agreed to withdraw their troops
Drop
Make or become lower, weaker, or less
Pre-tax profits dropped by 37 per cent
Tourism has dropped off in the last few years
He dropped his voice as she came into the room
Withdraw
Cease to take an addictive drug
For the cocaine user, it is possible to withdraw without medication
Drop
Abandon or discontinue (a course of action or study)
The charges against him were dropped last year
Withdraw
To take back or away; remove
Withdrew his hand from the cookie jar.
Drop
Set down or unload (a passenger or goods), especially on the way to somewhere else
His mum dropped him outside and drove off to work
He dropped the load off at a dealer's
Withdraw
To cause to leave or return
The government withdrew its diplomats from the capital.
Drop
(in sport) fail to win (a point or a match)
The club have yet to drop a point in the Second Division
Withdraw
To remove (money) from an account.
Drop
Force or be forced to play (a relatively high card) as a loser under an opponent's higher card, because it is the only card in its suit held in the hand
East drops the 10 on the second round
Withdraw
To turn away (one's gaze, for example).
Drop
A small round or pear-shaped portion of liquid that hangs or falls or adheres to a surface
The first drops of rain splashed on the ground
Withdraw
To draw aside
Withdrew the curtain.
Drop
An instance of falling or dropping
They left within five minutes of the drop of the curtain
Withdraw
To remove from consideration or participation
Withdrew her application.
Withdrew his son from the race.
Drop
A delivery
I got to the depot and made the drop
Withdraw
To recall or retract
Withdrew the accusation.
Drop
A small, round sweet or lozenge
A chocolate drop
Withdraw
To move or draw back; retire
The lawyers withdrew to the judge's chambers.
Drop
An earring that hangs down from the earlobe
Simple amethyst and diamond drops
Withdraw
To leave or return, as from a military position.
Drop
A section of theatrical scenery lowered from the flies; a drop cloth or drop curtain.
Withdraw
To remove oneself from active participation
Withdrew from the competition.
Drop
A trapdoor on a gallows, the opening of which causes the prisoner to fall and thus be hanged
Warders, standing on planks, invariably flanked the prisoners on the drop
Withdraw
To become detached from social or emotional involvement
After the snubbing, he withdrew into a shell.
Drop
A small amount of a liquid, drawn into a roughly spherical mass by surface tension.
Withdraw
To recall or remove a motion from consideration in parliamentary procedure.
Drop
The quantity of liquid contained in such a mass, especially when measured out by a dropper.
Withdraw
To discontinue the use of a drug or other substance, especially one that is addictive.
Drop
Drops Liquid medicine administered in drops.
Withdraw
To react physiologically and mentally to this discontinuance, often while experiencing distressing symptoms.
Drop
A small quantity of a liquid
There isn't a drop of milk left.
Withdraw
(transitive)
Drop
(Informal) An alcoholic drink
A man known to have a drop now and then.
Withdraw
To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
Drop
A trace or hint
Not a drop of pity.
Withdraw
To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.
Drop
Something, such as an earring, shaped or hanging like a drop.
Withdraw
To cause or help (someone) to stop taking an addictive drug or substance; to dry out.
Drop
A small globular piece of hard candy.
Withdraw
To take (one's eyes) off something; to look away.
Drop
The act of falling; descent
The drop of the curtain.
The sun's drop toward the horizon.
Withdraw
(figuratively)
Drop
A swift decline or decrease, as in quality, quantity, or intensity
A drop in sales.
Withdraw
To distract or divert (someone) from a course of action, a goal, etc.
Drop
The vertical distance from a higher to a lower level
The cliff has a drop of 50 feet.
Withdraw
To extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit.
Drop
The distance through which something falls or drops.
Withdraw
(intransitive)
Drop
A sheer incline, such as the face of a cliff
Stay clear of the drop.
Withdraw
Chiefly followed by from: to leave a place, someone's presence, etc., to go to another room or place.
Drop
A descent or delivery of something by parachute
Made a drop of supplies to the explorers.
Withdraw
Chiefly followed by from: to stop taking part in some activity; also, to remove oneself from the company of others, from publicity, etc.
Drop
Personnel and equipment landed by means of parachute.
Withdraw
To stop talking to or interacting with other people and start thinking thoughts not related to what is happening.
Drop
Something, such as a trapdoor on a gallows, that is arranged to fall or be lowered.
Withdraw
To stop taking an addictive drug or substance; to undergo withdrawal.
Drop
A drop curtain.
Withdraw
Of a man: to remove the penis from a partner's body orifice before ejaculation; to engage in coitus interruptus.
Drop
A slot through which something is deposited in a receptacle.
Withdraw
An act of drawing back or removing; a removal, a withdrawal or withdrawing.
Drop
A central place or establishment where something, such as mail, is brought and subsequently distributed.
Withdraw
(law) withdraught
Drop
A predetermined location for the deposit and subsequent removal of secret communications or illicit goods, such as drugs.
Withdraw
To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like.
Impossible it is that God should withdraw his presence from anything.
Drop
The act of depositing such communications or materials.
Withdraw
To take back; to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false charges.
Drop
(Electronics) A connection made available for an input or output unit on a transmission line.
Withdraw
To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he withdrew from the company.
Drop
To fall in drops
Rain dropping from an umbrella.
Withdraw
Pull back or move away or backward;
The enemy withdrew
The limo pulled away from the curb
Drop
To fall from a higher to a lower place or position
The plate dropped onto the floor.
Withdraw
Withdraw from active participation;
He retired from chess
Drop
To become less, as in number, intensity, or volume
The temperature dropped below 0.
Withdraw
Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles;
I want to disengage myself from his influence
Disengage the gears
Drop
To move or descend from one height or level to another
He dropped into a crouch. The sun dropped below the horizon.
Withdraw
Cause to be returned;
Recall the defective auto tires
The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt
Drop
To pass or slip into a specified state or condition
Dropped into a doze.
Drop out of sight.
Withdraw
Take back what one has said;
He swallowed his words
Drop
(Sports) To fall or roll into a basket or hole. Used of a ball.
Withdraw
Keep away from others;
He sequestered himself in his study to write a book
Drop
To let fall by releasing hold of
I dropped the towel onto the floor.
Withdraw
Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, taking off, etc. or remove something abstract;
Remove a threat
Remove a wrapper
Remove the dirty dishes from the table
Take the gun from your pocket
This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Drop
To let fall in drops
Drop the medicine into the ear.
Withdraw
Break from a meeting or gathering;
We adjourned for lunch
The men retired to the library
Drop
To cause to become less; reduce
Drop the rate of production.
Withdraw
Retire gracefully;
He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship
Drop
To cause to fall, as by hitting or shooting
Dropped him with a left hook.
Withdraw
Remove (a commodity) from (a supply source);
She drew $2,000 from the account
The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank
Drop
(Sports) To hurl or strike (a ball) into a basket or hole.
Withdraw
Lose interest;
He retired from life when his wife died
Drop
To give birth to. Used of animals.
Withdraw
Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity;
We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him
He backed out of his earlier promise
The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns
Drop
To say or offer casually
Drop a hint.
Drop a name.
Drop
To write at one's leisure
Drop me a note.
Drop
To cease consideration or treatment of
Dropped the matter altogether.
Drop
To terminate an association or a relationship with
An actor who was dropped by the talent agency.
Drop
To leave unfinished
Drop everything and help.
Drop
To leave out (a letter, for example) in speaking or writing.
Drop
To leave or set down at a particular place; unload
I dropped the book in your office.
Drop
(Informal) To spend, especially lavishly or rashly
"dropping $50,000 in an Atlantic City casino" (George F. Will).
Drop
To airdrop (supplies, for example).
Drop
To lower the level of (the voice).
Drop
To lose (a game or contest, for example).
Drop
(Slang) To take, as a drug, by mouth
Drop acid.
Drop
A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
Put three drops of oil into the mixture.
Drop
(pharmacology) A dose of liquid medicine in the form of a drop (sense 1).
Drop
A liquid medicine that is intended to be administered in drops (sense 1).
Ear drops
Eye drops
Drop
(figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
My aunt asked for just a drop more tea.
He was thirsty but there wasn’t a drop of water to be found
They didn’t show a drop of remorse
Drop
A small amount of an alcoholic beverage.
He usually enjoys a drop after dinner.
She won’t touch a drop while she’s on duty.
Drop
Usually preceded by the: alcoholic spirits in general.
It doesn’t matter where you’re from, anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine.
Drop
A single measure of whisky.
Drop
That which hangs or resembles a liquid globule, such as a hanging diamond earring or ornament, a glass pendant on a chandelier, etc.
Drop
Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.
Drop
(architecture) An ornament resembling a pendant; a gutta.
Drop
A thing which drops or hangs down.
Drop
The cover mounted on a swivel over a keyhole that rests over the keyhole when not in use to keep out debris, but is swiveled out of the way before inserting the key.
Drop
(agriculture) A fruit which has fallen off a tree, etc., or has been knocked off accidentally, rather than picked.
Drop
(American football) A dropped pass.
Yet another drop for the Tiger tight end.
Drop
(law enforcement) A platform]] on a gallows; a gallows itself.
Drop
An item made available for the player to pick up from the remains of a defeated enemy.
Drop
(technology)
Drop
(theater) A curtain which falls in front of a theatrical stage; also, a section of (cloth) scenery lowered on to the stage like a curtain.
Drop
An act or instance of dropping (in all senses).
Drop
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.
That was a long drop, but fortunately I didn’t break any bones.
Drop
An instance of making a delivery of people, supplies, or things, especially by parachute out of an aircraft (an airdrop), but also by truck, etc.
The delivery driver has to make three more drops before lunch.
The spy made the drop, leaving the plans under the tree as arranged.
Drop
A release (of music, a video game, etc).
Drop
(gambling) The amount of money that a gambler exchanges for chips in a casino.
Drop
Preceded by the: execution by hanging.
Drop
(sports)
Drop
An unsolicited credit card issue.
Drop
A decline in degree, quality, quantity, or rate.
The drop in demand for oil resulted in a drop in prices.
Drop
(sewing)
Drop
The distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.
Drop
The distance below a cliff or other high position through which someone or something could fall; hence, a steep slope.
On one side of the road was a 50-foot drop.
Drop
The vertical length of a hanging curtain.
Drop
(engineering) The distance of the axis of a shaft below the base of a hanger.
Drop
(law enforcement) The distance that a person drops when being executed by hanging.
Drop
(nautical) The depth of a (square) sail (generally applied to the courses only); the vertical dimension of a sail.
Drop
A place where items or supplies may be left for others to collect, whether openly (as with a mail drop), or secretly or illegally (as in crime or espionage); a drop-off point.
I left the plans at the drop, like you asked.
Drop
(informal) nodot=1 An advantage.
Drop
(music) A point in a song, usually electronic music such as dubstep, house, trace, or trap, where there is a very noticeable and pleasing change in bass, tempo, and/or overall tone; a climax, a highlight.
Drop
(intransitive) Of a liquid: to fall in drops or droplets.
Drop
To fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity, like a drop of liquid.
A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky.
Drop
(intransitive) To fall or sink quickly or suddenly to the ground.
Drop and give me thirty push-ups, private!
If your clothes are on fire, stop, drop and roll.
Drop
(intransitive) To fall into a particular condition or state.
Drop
(intransitive) To come to an end (by not being kept up); to lapse, to stop.
Drop
(intransitive) To decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc.
The stock dropped 1.5% yesterday.
We can take our vacation when the price of fuel drops.
Watch for the temperature to drop sharply, then you’ll know the reaction is complete.
Drop
(intransitive) Of a song or sound: to lower in key, pitch, tempo, or other quality.
My synthesizer makes the notes sound funny when they drop below C2.
The song, 180 beats per minute, drops to 150 BPM near the end.
Drop
(intransitive) Of a voice: to lower in timbre, often due to puberty.
Billy’s voice dropped suddenly when he turned 12.
Drop
(intransitive) To fall behind or to the rear of a group of people, etc., as a result of not keeping up with those at the front.
Drop
(intransitive) Usually followed by by, in, or into: of a person: to visit someone or somewhere informally or without a prior appointment.
Do drop by soon and I’ll lend you that book.
We’ll drop in on her tomorrow.
Drop
Of a programme, software, a music album or song, etc.: to enter public distribution.
The album Hip-Hop Xmas dropped in time for the holidays.
Drop
To drop out of the betting.
Drop
Of the testicles: to hang further away from the body and begin producing sperm due to puberty.
Drop
To let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
Drop
(transitive) To drip (a liquid) in drops or small amounts.
Drop
To let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on).
Don’t drop that plate!
The police ordered the men to drop their weapons.
Drop
(transitive) To move to a lower position; to allow to hang downwards; to lower.
Drop
To quickly lower or take down (one's trousers), especially in public.
Drop
(cooking) To cook (food, especially fast food), particularly by lowering into hot oil to deep-fry, or by grilling.
Drop a basket of fries.
Drop
(transitive) To reduce; to make smaller.
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Drop
(transitive) Of an animal (usually a sheep): to give birth to (young); of a bird: to lay (an egg).
To drop a lamb
Drop
(transitive) To mention (something) casually or incidentally, usually in conversation.
The lecturer would drop hints whenever the students struggled.
Name drop
Drop
(transitive) To let (a letter, etc.) fall into a postbox; hence, to send (a letter, email, or other message) in an offhand manner.
As she had a free moment, she dropped her a text.
Drop me a note when you get to the city.
Drop
(transitive) To make (someone or something) fall to the ground from a blow, gunshot, etc.; to bring down, to shoot down.
Make any sudden movements and I will drop you!
Drop
(transitive) To set down (someone or something) from a vehicle; to stop and deliver or deposit (someone or something); to drop off.
Could you drop me at the airport on your way to work tomorrow?
I’ll be dropping the parcel at your place later.
Drop
(transitive) To lower (a sound, a voice, etc.) in pitch or volume.
Drop
To tune (a guitar string, etc.) to a lower note.
Drop
(transitive) To cease concerning oneself over (someone or something); to have nothing more to do with (a discussion, subject, etc.).
I’m tired of this subject. Will you just drop it?
Drop
(transitive) To dispose or get rid of (something); to lose, to remove.
I dropped ten pounds and an obnoxious fiancée.
Drop
(transitive) To cease to include (something), as if on a list; to dismiss, to eject, to expel.
I’ve been dropped from the football team.
Drop
(transitive) To cancel or cease to participate in (a scheduled course, event, or project).
I had to drop calculus because it was taking up too much of my time.
Drop
To lose, spend, or otherwise part with (money).
Drop
To pass or use (counterfeit cheques, money, etc.).
Drop
To impart (something).
I drop knowledge wherever I go.
Drop
Especially in drop acid: to swallow (a drug, particularly LSD).
Drop
To release (a programme, software, a music album or song, etc.) to the public.
They dropped the album Hip-Hop Xmas in time for the holidays.
That hacker has been threatening to drop my docs [i.e. publish my personal information].
Drop
To fail to write, or (especially) to pronounce (a syllable, letter, etc.).
Cockneys drop their aitches.
Drop
To play (a portion of music) in the manner of a disc jockey.
I love it when he drops his funky beats.
That guy can drop the bass like a monster.
Drop
To perform (rap music).
Yo, I drop rhymes like nobody’s business.
Drop
To (unexpectedly) lose (a competition, game, etc.).
Drop
(cricket) Of a fielder: to fail to dismiss (a batsman) by accidentally dropping a batted ball that had initially been caught.
Warne dropped Tendulkar on 99. Tendulkar went on to get a century next ball.
Drop
(rugby) To score (a goal) by means of a drop kick.
Drop
To cover (something) with or as if with drops, especially of a different colour; to bedrop, to variegate.
Drop
To enter a more basic interface.
Drop to a shell
Drop
To present the user with a more basic interface.
You are being dropped to a recovery shell.
Drop
The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a fluid; a small quantity; as, a drop of water.
With minute drops from off the eaves.
As dear to me as are the ruddy dropsThat visit my sad heart.
That drop of peace divine.
Drop
That which resembles, or that which hangs like, a liquid drop; as a hanging diamond ornament, an earring, a glass pendant on a chandelier, a sugarplum (sometimes medicated), or a kind of shot or slug.
Drop
Same as Gutta.
Drop
Whatever is arranged to drop, hang, or fall from an elevated position; also, a contrivance for lowering something
Drop
Any medicine the dose of which is measured by drops; as, lavender drops.
Drop
The depth of a square sail; - generally applied to the courses only.
Drop
Act of dropping; sudden fall or descent.
Drop
To pour or let fall in drops; to pour in small globules; to distill.
The recording angel, as he wrote it down, dropped a tear upon the word and blotted it out forever.
Drop
To cause to fall in one portion, or by one motion, like a drop; to let fall; as, to drop a line in fishing; to drop a courtesy.
Drop
To let go; to dismiss; to set aside; to have done with; to discontinue; to forsake; to give up; to omit.
They suddenly drop't the pursuit.
That astonishing ease with which fine ladies drop you and pick you up again.
The connection had been dropped many years.
Dropping the too rough H in Hell and Heaven.
Drop
To bestow or communicate by a suggestion; to let fall in an indirect, cautious, or gentle manner; as, to drop hint, a word of counsel, etc.
Drop
To lower, as a curtain, or the muzzle of a gun, etc.
Drop
To send, as a letter; as, please drop me a line, a letter, word.
Drop
To give birth to; as, to drop a lamb.
Drop
To cover with drops; to variegate; to bedrop.
Show to the sun their waved coats dropped with gold.
Drop
To fall in drops.
The kindly dew drops from the higher tree,And wets the little plants that lowly dwell.
Drop
To fall, in general, literally or figuratively; as, ripe fruit drops from a tree; wise words drop from the lips.
Mutilations of which the meaning has dropped out of memory.
When the sound of dropping nuts is heard.
Drop
To let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
The heavens . . . dropped at the presence of God.
Drop
To come to an end; to cease; to pass out of mind; as, the affair dropped.
Drop
To come unexpectedly; - with in or into; as, my old friend dropped in a moment.
Takes care to drop in when he thinks you are just seated.
Drop
To fall or be depressed; to lower; as, the point of the spear dropped a little.
Drop
To fall short of a mark.
Often it drops or overshoots by the disproportion of distance.
Drop
To be deep in extent; to descend perpendicularly; as, her main topsail drops seventeen yards.
Drop
A shape that is small and round;
He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
Beads of sweat on his forehead
Drop
A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity;
A drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index
There was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery
A dip in prices
When that became known the price of their stock went into free fall
Drop
A steep high face of rock;
He stood on a high cliff overlooking the town
A steep drop
Drop
A predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
Drop
A free and rapid descent by the force of gravity;
It was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height
Drop
A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
Drop
A central depository where things can be left or picked up
Drop
The act of dropping something;
They expected the drop would be successful
Drop
Let fall to the ground;
Don't drop the dishes
Drop
To fall vertically;
The bombs are dropping on enemy targets
Drop
Go down in value;
Stock prices dropped
Drop
Fall or drop to a lower place or level;
He sank to his knees
Drop
Terminate an association with;
Drop him from the Republican ticket
Drop
Utter casually;
Drop a hint
Drop
Stop pursuing or acting;
Drop a lawsuit
Knock it off!
Drop
Leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo;
Drop
Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow;
Strike down a tree
Lightning struck down the hikers
Drop
Lose (a game);
The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13
Drop
Pay out;
Spend money
Drop
Lower the pitch of (musical notes)
Drop
Hang freely;
The ornaments dangled from the tree
The light dropped from the ceiling
Drop
Stop associating with;
They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock
Drop
Let or cause to fall in drops;
Dribble oil into the mixture
Drop
Get rid of;
He shed his image as a pushy boss
Shed your clothes
Drop
Leave undone or leave out;
How could I miss that typo?
The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten
Drop
Change from one level to another;
She dropped into army jargon
Drop
Grow worse;
Her condition deteriorated
Conditions in the slums degenerated
The discussion devolved into a shouting match
Drop
Give birth; used for animals;
The cow dropped her calf this morning
Common Curiosities
Do I get my money back if I withdraw from a class?
Typically, there is no refund for withdrawing from a class, unlike dropping it during the initial period.
Is it better to withdraw or fail a class?
Withdrawing is often preferable to failing since a 'W' does not impact your GPA, whereas a failing grade does.
How many times can I withdraw from a class?
Policies on the number of withdrawals allowed can vary by institution, so it's important to consult your school's guidelines.
What's the difference between dropping a class and auditing?
Dropping a class removes it from your schedule, while auditing allows you to attend without receiving credit or a grade.
Does dropping a class affect my GPA?
No, dropping a class early in the term typically has no effect on your GPA.
Does dropping a class affect financial aid?
Dropping below full-time status can affect financial aid, so it's important to understand the implications before dropping a class.
Will withdrawing from a class look bad on my transcript?
While a 'W' on your transcript indicates withdrawal, it doesn't affect your GPA. However, multiple withdrawals might raise questions for some reviewers.
Can I drop a class anytime during the semester?
No, dropping a class is usually restricted to the early weeks of the semester. Beyond this period, withdrawal is the available option.
Can I re-take a class I withdrew from?
Yes, you can usually re-take a class you've withdrawn from, but check with your institution for any specific rules.
Can I drop or withdraw from a class due to personal reasons?
Yes, personal reasons are a common basis for both dropping and withdrawing, but ensure to follow your institution's procedures.
Are there any exceptions to withdrawal penalties?
Some institutions may offer exceptions for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness or family emergencies.
How do I know the drop or withdrawal deadlines?
Deadlines are usually listed in the academic calendar or course syllabus, or you can inquire with the registrar's office.
Can I withdraw from a class without academic penalty?
While withdrawal doesn't affect GPA, it's not without consequences, such as the appearance of a 'W' on your transcript.
What happens if I miss the drop deadline?
Missing the drop deadline typically means you must withdraw to leave the class, subject to different implications.
What should I consider before deciding to drop or withdraw from a class?
Consider the impact on your academic progress, financial aid, tuition refunds, and personal circumstances.
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