5 Tips to Help you Start Spring Semester Strong
Here are a few hints to help you get on the road to success and stay there.
1. Go to Class
It sounds like a no brainer. But many students do it anyway. They think, "What's the harm in missing one class?"
In reality, a lot happens in a day in a college class. Skip out on one or two and you might miss something you really need to know or get behind really fast. Take our advice, you'll be glad you went to your classes.
What You Need to Know About Withdrawals at OCC and Beyond
The deadline to withdraw from a class is this Friday, November 22nd at 6 p.m. When you withdraw from a class before the drop date of September 15th, it means that a "W" will appear on your transcript for your course. But what the heck does that mean?!?
Withdrawing from a course can help to avoid a negative impact on your GPA, but it should only be used as a stopgap measure. Here are some things to think about before deciding to withdraw before Friday's deadline.
Withdrawing Can Affect My Financial Aid