Course Changes and Course Withdrawal

Once the initial application is submitted and processed, students can make changes to their courses using the course change form. Simply complete and email the form to dualcredit@northernlakescollege.ca for processing. Please refer to the withdrawing from a course section of this Guidebook for valuable information on deadlines and refunds to withdraw from a course.

Withdrawing from a Course
Understanding the importance of withdrawal dates is essential for students, parents, and schools, as these dates affect both tuition charges and what appears on their official transcript from Northern Lakes College. For a comprehensive list of withdrawal dates, please visit the Course Withdrawal Dates page. To add or drop courses, complete the Course Change Form and email it to dualcredit@northernlakescollege.ca for processing.

Early Withdrawal
Students that withdraw before this deadline no record of this course will appear on your transcript. This deadline is 20% of the length of the course.

Last Drop Date
This is the last day you can withdraw and receive a "W" or Withdrawal on your transcript. After this date, you will receive a grade in the course. This deadline is 65% of the length of the course.

100% Refund Deadline
Students withdrawing within the first ten business days after the term or course start date will be refunded all fees and tuition paid less commitment and LRF administration fees. Please note the refund of LRF is dependent upon the return of all relevant learning resources (unopened) to the College. Students in program and course offerings of two months or less will be eligible for a refund, less commitment and LRF administration fees, within the first five business days.

75% Refund Deadline
Students withdrawing after the first ten business days and up to twenty business days after the term or course start date will be refunded 75% of tuition and SA fees, less commitment fee (tuition refund deadline). The LRF will not be refunded. Students in program and course offerings of two months or less will be eligible for a refund of 75% of tuition fees, less commitment fee, after the first five business days and up to ten business days after term/course start date.