Withdraw from a Course or Program

Withdrawing from your program or dropping courses

You can withdraw from a course or program before the withdrawal deadline. If you withdraw, you will have a Withdrawal (W) grade entered on your transcript to show an official withdrawal has taken place.

To withdraw, submit the course-add-drop-form.pdf (PDF) to records@vcc.ca or email your formal request to records@vcc.ca. 

Refunds

Refunds are calculated based on the date the written request for withdrawal is received. Refunds for most VCC programs are calculated following the guidelines listed in the table below. Please see the Tuition and Fee Refund Policy for more information. For Continuing Studies and Apprentice programs, see the Tuition and Fee Refund Procedures for details. International students are advised to review the VCC International Refund Guidelines for more information on tuition and fees and refund eligibility. 

Students have the right to appeal a matter related to a tuition and fees refund based on the criteria established in policy and procedures 311: Tuition and Fee Refund 

Students must provide written notification of their intent to appeal a decision related to a fees refund by completing the Student General Appeal Form form which, when completed, can be emailed to records@vcc.ca or submitted in person to the Registrar's Office at any VCC campus location.