WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

A student may petition for permission to withdraw from all course work for a semester after the last date to drop a course. Such a petition should be directed to the Academic Dean.

Every student withdrawing from the University before the end of a semester is required to obtain from the Student Life Office an Application for Honorable Dismissal and have it properly signed by the necessary officials and returned to the Registrar's Office. Failure to execute such an application may result in refusal to grant any possible refunds to the student.

In the event of withdrawal from school, courses are posted on the transcript with each showing a grade of 'WP' (withdrew, passing) or 'WF' (withdrew, failing). No credit is earned for the term.

TRANSCRIPTS

An official transcript of a student's academic record may be obtained by submission of a written request to the Registrar's Office, provided the student has made satisfactory arrangements with the Business and Financial Aid Offices with respect to financial obligations. Transcripts are not released unless the student grants permission through a signed statement.

The first transcript is issued without charge; a $2.00 charge is incurred for each transcript thereafter.

ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 extends to all former and presently enrolled students at John Brown University the right of access to certain educational records maintained by the institution. Student rights include (a) inspection and review, (b) explanation or interpretation of contents, (c) duplication of the record at a standard fee, and (d) a formal hearing, if necessary, to challenge the contents of any such record.