Academic Action Appeal

W Delete

The Academic Senate established the "W" grade to allow students to withdraw from classes for circumstances beyond their control without affecting their grade point average. Requests to delete a "W" are not approved unless documentation is provided that demonstrates administrative actions on the part of the University were the cause for the withdrawal. Supporting documentation on official letterhead must be attached to the petition. Requests to delete a “W” are only accepted from the dean or dean’s office designee of the college associated with the student's major. Students must initiate requests to delete a “W” with their college dean or dean’s office designee. As such, a student may need to schedule an appointment and meet with the dean (or designee) before a petition to delete a “W” may be initiated. Petitions must be submitted within three years of the affected term(s) or prior to graduation, whichever comes first. (University of Utah Regulations, Policy 6-100, Section G, Number 5).