It is vitally important that students recognize respective normal drop and ‘W’ dates. Students should bookmark this page for quick reference. Copies of these dates will be dispersed to each student during the first 7-10 days of the respective school year as well. As a reminder: NORMAL DROP – A normal drop occurs within the first 15 percent of each semester. Students dropping courses on or before this date will not incur any penalties, while also avoiding possible financial remittance to individual school systems.
Additionally, the course will not appear on the WCC transcript. ‘W’ DROP – A ‘W’ drop occurs after the first 15 percent and up to the 60 percent point of each semester. Students utilizing a ‘W’ should do so if a low grade is imminent. While a ‘W’ avoids a low grade, the ‘W’ does stay on the WCC transcript. Too many ‘W’s over time will affect progress and financial aid considerations at both WCC and other higher educational institutions. Additionally, students and families may be asked to pay back a portion of funds invested by school divisions. Students should notify their counselor immediately if they wish to drop either a normal class (taught by a secondary credentialed instructor), a WCC course, or an A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School online course.
Students taking self-pay WCC-taught courses should notify the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment immediately if they wish to drop a course. A normal drop will be eligible for a full refund minus any payment plan fees (if applicable).
BLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/14/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/11/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/20/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/22/24 (1st 9-week), 9/3/24 (semester-long), and 10/22/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/20/24 (1st 9-week), 10/31/24 (semester-long), and 11/20/24 (2nd 9-week)
A. LINWOOD HOLTON GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL:
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/17/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/16/24 (1st 9-week courses), 12/12/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/22/24 (1st 9-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), and 10/28/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/18/24 (1st 9-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), and 11/19/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/12/24** (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/15/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/12/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/20/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/20/24** (1st 9-week), 8/29/24** (semester-long), and 10/23/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/17/24 (1st 9-week), 10/30/24 (semester-long), and 11/20/24 (2nd 9-week)
** date changes due to weather-related delay involving first day of school
A. LINWOOD HOLTON GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL:
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/17/24 (2nd 9-week courses) End Date: 10/16/24 (1st 9-week courses), 12/12/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/22/24 (1st 9-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), and 10/28/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/18/24 (1st 9-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), and 11/19/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE and CROSSROADS/WELDING:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
GALAX CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/15/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/16/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/20/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/24/24 (1st 9-week), 9/3/24 (semester-long), and 10/25/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/21/24 (1st 9-week), 10/30/24 (semester-long), and 11/19/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE and CROSSROADS/WELDING:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 9/3/24
End Date: 12/20/24
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 9/20/24
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 11/19/24
WCC ONLINE:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
GRAYSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/12/24** (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/14/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/9/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/20/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/20/24** (1st 9-week), 8/29/24** (semester-long), and 10/24/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/14/24 (1st 9-week), 10/28/24 (semester-long), and 11/23/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE and CROSSROADS/WELDING:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
** date changes due to weather-related delay involving first day of school
OAK HILL ACADEMY:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 9/2/24
End Date: 12/20/24
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 9/18/24
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 11/7/24
WCC ONLINE:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
SMYTH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MARION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL):
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/7/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/14/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/10/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/19/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/16/24 (1st 9-week), 8/28/24 (semester-long), and 10/22/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/16/24 (1st 9-week), 10/27/24 (semester-long), and 11/21/24 (2nd 9-week)
A. LINWOOD HOLTON GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL:
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/17/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/16/24 (1st 9-week courses), 12/12/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/22/24 (1st 9-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), and 10/28/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/18/24 (1st 9-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), and 11/19/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long courses) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)
WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Traditional class (taught by credentialed high school instructor):
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/16/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/15/24 (1st 9-week courses) and 12/20/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/23/24 (1st 9-week), 9/3/24 (semester-long), and 10/25/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/20/24 (1st 9-week), 10/30/24 (semester-long), and 11/24/24 (2nd 9-week)
A. LINWOOD HOLTON GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL:
Start Date: 8/14/24 (1st 9-week and semester-long courses) and 10/17/24 (2nd 9-week courses)
End Date: 10/16/24 (1st 9-week courses), 12/12/24 (2nd 9-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/22/24 (1st 9-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), and 10/28/24 (2nd 9-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/18/24 (1st 9-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), and 11/19/24 (2nd 9-week)
WCC ONLINE:
Start Date: 8/21/24 (1st 8-week and semester-long course) and 10/21/24 (2nd 8-week courses)
End Date: 10/17/24 (1st 8-week courses), 12/13/24 (2nd 8-week and semester-long courses)
Drop Date – Normal (no penalty): 8/28/24 (1st 8-week), 9/6/24 (semester-long), 10/28/24 (2nd 8-week)
Drop Date – 60% (W) – Withdraw (no academic penalty): 9/24/24 (1st 8-week), 10/25/24 (semester-long), 11/19/24 (2nd 8-week)