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- Drop online. ...
- Drop in person at any Registration Office. ...
- A 3 rd party may drop classes on behalf of a student if they have a signed Authorization to Release Educational Records document on file with CNM Records Dept. ...
- Requests to rescind an official or modular withdrawal are handled on a case by case basis by the Records & Registration dept.
What happens if I drop a class in the CNM?
If you drop your class on or before the Last Day for Refund of that part of term, the course will not appear on your CNM transcript. After that date, a withdrawal grade (W) will appear on your record for classes dropped. You should not assume you will be dropped from classes for nonattendance.
How do I declare a major at CNM?
To graduate from a CNM program, you must declare a major either at the time of admission, during your enrollment at CNM, or when completing your application for graduation. Classes may be added according to the dates and deadlines listed in the Schedule of Classes. Students cannot register for or attend classes that overlap in time.
When should I register for CNM classes?
Remember, you should register for classes only after you've chosen them in the Schedule of Classes. CNM classes and programs are offered in a variety of formats. From traditional in-person formats to distance learning, there is a delivery method for everyone. Topics Courses: Featured courses each semester, complementing regular course offerings.
What if I am not able to attend CNM?
If you are not able to attend CNM but have registered for classes, you must drop all of your classes through the online registration system in myCNM before the beginning of the term. Refund information is available through the Cashier's Office.

Can you drop a class halfway through?
Many high schools only allow students to drop a class before a certain deadline. This deadline varies by high school and can sometimes be a month into the semester, halfway through the semester, or a different cutoff date. If you're thinking about dropping a class, first make sure it's still an available option.
Is it better to withdraw or drop a class?
Failing & Then Re-Taking a Class Croskey notes that dropping a class is better than withdrawing, but withdrawing is better than failing. “A failing grade will lower the student's GPA, which may prevent a student from participating in a particular major that has a GPA requirement,” Croskey says.
Will dropping a class affect my FAFSA?
Dropping a class with financial aid won't necessarily affect your FAFSA and financial aid award. If you're taking extra classes, for instance, you could probably afford to remove one from your schedule.
How do I change my CNM grade?
Send your saved form to [email protected], from your CNM email address, prior to the associated deadline to withdraw, register, or change your grade mode. Sending this form from your student email address will count as your official signature.
What is a good reason to drop a class?
For example, if you are going to fail or get a “D,” it's probably better to unenroll. Additionally, if the class is causing you physical or emotional stress and health-related issues like anxiety, it's not worth sacrificing your wellbeing.
What is a serious and compelling reason to drop a class?
Serious and Compelling Reasons An extended absence due to a death in the immediate family. This applies to absences exceeding a week due to family affairs that must be attended to by the student. A necessary change in employment status which interferes with the student's ability to attend class.
Do I have to pay back financial aid if I drop a class?
Federal regulations require you to repay a portion of financial aid funds if you withdraw from all classes before satisfying the 60 percent completion rule for the enrollment term.
How do I withdraw from a class?
Contact the registrar's office to withdraw. If online withdrawal isn't an option, you will have to speak to someone. Go in person to the registrar's office to get a class withdrawal sheet. Some institutions also accept withdrawals through email.
Do I have to pay back fafsa if I drop out?
The federal government dictates if you drop out before the 60% point of the semester, you will have to repay part of the grants you've received. If you wait until the 60% mark or after, you won't have to repay any grants you've received.
What is a passing grade for CNM?
Enroll in the prerequisite course at CNM. Complete it with a passing grade of "C" or higher. If you have completed an equal level course at another regionally accredited college with a “C” or higher, it might meet the prerequisite requirement.
What does CR mean CNM?
CreditCR (Credit) CR is the equivalent of C or better grade. A grade of CR is not computed in the GPA but the student will receive credit for the course.
What is considered full time at CNM?
12 to 18 credit hoursDefinition - The normal course load for a full-time college student is 12 to 18 credit hours.
When can you step back into a 0999?
Students may, with departmental approval, step-up or step-back into 1) most developmental courses numbered 0999 and below through the second week of the term and into 2) some lower level career and technical courses (in the same discipline) through the fifth week of the term.
Can you change your grade mode?
Students may change the grading option (grade mode) of a class through the last day to drop the class. Note that some courses do not have multiple grading options. It is highly recommended that students consult with an Academic Coach and Financial Aid Advisor before selecting an Audit or Credit/No Credit grade mode.
Can you drop a class on CNM?
If you drop your class on or before the Last Day for Refund of that part of term, the course will not appear on your CNM transcript. After that date, a withdrawal grade (W) will appear on your record for classes dropped.
Can you drop a co-requisite?
Students dropped from courses that have co-requisites also must drop the co-requisite courses. Students should not expect instructors to drop them if they stop attending classes. Note: Individuals cannot sit in on or participate in classes for which they are not officially enrolled.
Do you need departmental approval to enroll in classes?
Departmental Approval is required to enroll in some classes. Permission to enroll may be obtained from the department office. Permission to enroll does not waive a program requirement or permit a class to be overfilled.
What happens if you withdraw from CNM?
If, by withdrawing completely from CNM, a student’s SAP falls below the above criteria, the student is placed on a “warning” semester. The student is still eligible for federal financial aid during the “warning” semester.
How long does it take to get a refund from CNM?
Federal SEOG. After forty-five days , if the student fails to pay the refund to CNM, the debt may be referred to the Department of Education for collection. The student is ineligible for any further federal financial aid at any school in the country until that debt is paid off.
How long does it take for CNM to send a bill?
CNM will send a bill within 2 weeks to students that have an "unearned" portion of their federal student aid.
What happens if you unofficially withdraw from college?
A student who unofficially withdraws is entitled to keep the "earned" portion, and must repay the "unearned" portion of their federal student aid. The process for unofficially withdrawn students. Immediately after grades are posted at the end of each term, unofficially withdrawn student are identified.
How long does it take to get a student loan overpaid by CNM?
Unofficially withdrawn students are notified of any grant or loan over-payment within two weeks by CNM's billing cycle.
What is an unofficially withdrawn student?
Unofficially withdrawn student are students who received Federal financial aid and have no passing grades. The Student withdrawal date is the midpoint of the payment period or period of enrollment, unless the school uses a last date of attendance of an academically related activity.
What is an unofficial withdrawal?
Unofficial Withdrawals. Students who earn no passing grades in a given term are assumed to have unofficially withdrawn. Unofficially withdrawn students are students who receive Title IV financial aid and then stop attending all coursework and do not officially drop all their classes.
What is CR in college?
CR (Credit) Students must meet all minimum requirements for the course. CR is the equivalent of C or better grade. A grade of CR is not computed in the GPA but the student will receive credit for the course.
Is CR/NC a GPA?
A grade of NC is not computed in the GPA and the student will not receive credit for the course. CR/NC is not an option for General Honors or most occupational courses. All Developmental Studies courses are graded on a CR/NC basis.
Does CNM have multiple grade modes?
CNM has the following grading options (grade modes). These options are not available for all classes. Refer to the course descriptions for grade mode restrictions. Students may change the grading option (grade mode) of a class through the last day to drop the class. Note that some courses do not have multiple grading options.
What is a Waitlist?
A computerized function that allows you to place yourself on a Registration Waitlist when a class enrollment is full. If you are on a Waitlist and a space opens, you will be notified through your myCNM email.
Do all classes have a Waitlist?
No. Classes with special enrollment restrictions will not have waitlists.
How do I put myself on a Waitlist?
Putting yourself on waitlist does not guarantee a new section of the class will be created, registration in a class, and does not waive a course prerequisite or co-requisite
I followed the instructions above and the computer won't let me put myself on a Waitlist. What happened?
A Registration Add Error Message will be displayed that specifically indicates the reason you cannot put yourself on the Waitlist. Ex.: the Waitlist may be full; you may not have met the requirements, etc. Contact us at [email protected] .
Once a seat becomes available, will I be registered for the class?
No. You will be notified through your myCNM email. It is your responsibility to register for the class within the time allotted in your myCNM email. Or, you can check to see if the option "Register" is available, by clicking the drop down menu, under the Action column next to the class, from the Register for Classes
Why was my name removed from the Waitlist?
Your Waitlist notification may have expired because you didn't register for the course within the time allotted in your myCNM email.
How do I register for a class when I receive email notification that a space is available?
1. In Register for Classes, select the "Action" drop down under Summary.

Refund and Repayment Policy
- Dropping or withdrawing from classes can cause a student to owe back financial aid funds. Per 34 CFR 668.22(j) of the Code of Federal Regulations, “Timeframe for the return of title IV funds.(1) An institution must return the amount of title IV funds for which it is responsible under paragraph (g) of this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution'…
CNM Repayment Policy
- An important issue that can affect financial aid eligibility involves dropping courses before the CNM official census date as defined by the part of term. This date can be found in the Schedule of Classes under the heading, “Last Day to Drop without a W.”
Official Withdrawals
- Students who wish to withdraw completely from CNM must officially drop all their classes. Classes can be dropped in many ways; 1. Online: Please view the Registration Guidelinesfor a step by step instruction on how to drop classes online. 2. Over the phone: Call 224-3160 to speak to a Records & Registration specialist. 3. By email: Contact CNM 4. B...
Modular Withdrawals
- Students who are in modular programs (less than full term length classes), and who drop at least one class, may have to repay a portion of Title IV aid. It depends on the answers to the following questions: 1. At the time the student dropped the class, were they enrolled in another class? 2. Has the other class already started? If the other class has not yet started, the student will be ask…
Unofficial Withdrawals
- Students who earn no passing grades in a given term are assumed to have unofficially withdrawn. Unofficially withdrawn students are students who receive Title IV financial aid and then stop attending all coursework and do not officially drop all their classes. Unofficially withdrawn students may be required to repay a portion of their Title IV financial aid received unless the sch…
Return of Title IV Funds
- Students who withdraw from the College either officially, unofficially, are modular withdraws will be subject to the Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy. When a student withdraws, the amount of financial aid that has been "earned" by a student is based on the number of days attended. If the amount of aid disbursed to the student is less than the amount the student earned, they ma…
Student Responsibility For All Unearned Title IV Program Assistance
- When a return of Title IV Funds is due, both the school and the student have a responsibility for returning funds to the Department of Education (ED). The repayment distribution depends on the type of funds received by the student and is repaid by CNM in the following order: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan 3. Federal Perkins Loan 4. Federal PL…
After A Student Withdraws
- If a student drops all classes, or stops attending all classes, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and eligibility for future Federal financial aid may be affected. To be eligible for Federal financial aid, students must meet 3 criteria: 1. Qualitative Progress:Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (a C average). Grade point values are: A = 4.0, B = …
Consumer Information
- If a student drops one, or all classes, or stops attending all classes, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and eligibility for future Federal financial aid may be affected. Because of the individual nature of a student’s academic progress, please contact the financial aid office for more specific information on how your academic progress is affected. Steps to withdraw compl…