Is it okay to withdraw from a course?

It does not affect the student’s GPA (grade point average). Although students may be reluctant to have a “W” on their transcript, sometimes “W” stands for Wisdom. Withdrawing from one class may make success in other classes manageable and allow your student to end the semester with a strong GPA.

What are the consequences of withdrawing from a course?

While withdrawing from a course will preserve your GPA, excessive withdrawals (W’s) will delay how long it takes you to complete your degree and may impact your financial aid. To remain in good academic standing, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA; otherwise you will be penalized.

How do I withdraw from a course after the deadline?

After the last day of the Add/Drop period, you must complete a Withdrawal Request form. You will need to demonstrate and document serious and compelling reasons to withdraw from your course(s). Please note that your Instructor’s signature(s) will be required.

Is a withdrawal better than AC?

A “W” is absolutely better than an “F”. A “D” is low average but passing. Depending on what your grade point average (GPA) is, a “C” is all right, a “D” is low but passing, but you don’t want to have an “F” for any reason.

What is the difference between drop and withdraw?

Many students are confused by the terms Drop and Withdraw. When a student drops a course from their schedule, the course is completely erased from the student’s class schedule. Withdrawn courses remain on the student’s academic record and will appear on the student’s academic transcript.

What is difference between open elective and professional elective?

a) Professional Elective: A course that is discipline centric. An appropriate choice of minimum number of such electives as specified in the program will lead to a degree with specialization. b) Open Elective: This is a course of interdisciplinary nature. It is offered across the KLEF for all programs.

What is the purpose of elective courses?

Elective courses offer students the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world, and help them develop important life skills that stick with them throughout their lives. As adults, we enjoy culture, technology, sports, the arts, and everything in between.

Is BITS Pilani’s work integrated learning UGC approved?

On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its 548th Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning programmes. Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.

What is Wilp of BITS Pilani?

The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational offerings for working professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes offered at the BITS Pilani Campuses and are comparable to our regular programmes both in terms of unit/credit requirements as well as academic rigour.

What are the rules of substitution for elective courses in bits?

The rules of substitution can be asked to a BITSian senior in person on You can also take an additional elective (any kind) on a later date, by using the ‘ add on’ facility. You need to take at least 4 courses (or 12 units) of discipline electives (both single and dual degree).